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{"bill_id":26786,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2001/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2001&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":26787,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2002/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2002&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":26788,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2257/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2257&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":26790,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2004/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2004&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26791,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2005/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2005&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":26792,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Redesignating Division of Veterans' Affairs Department of Veterans' Assistance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redesignate the Division of Veterans' Affairs the Department of Veterans' Assistance and to provide that the department be supervised by a secretary level administrator.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":26793,"bill_number":"SB187","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB187/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=187&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":26794,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Budget Bill","description":null,"status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB213/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=213&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26795,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2066/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2066&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26796,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2262/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2262&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":26798,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Increasing Adjutant General's salary","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the Adjutant General's salary to $130,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB25/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=25&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":26799,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Requiring Public Land Corporation seek free gas rights from natural gas lessors on public lands","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Land Corporation to seek free gas rights from natural gas lessors on public lands.  The bill also requires The Public Land Corporation to provide an annual report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB39/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=39&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":26801,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Allowing police officers to run for certain public office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow professional police officers to run for office except in the municipality where they work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB43/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=43&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":26802,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Compensating state troopers 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB46/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=46&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26803,"bill_number":"SB51","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":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB51/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=51&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":26804,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Providing one time supplements to certain public employee and teacher annuitants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a supplement of three percent to be paid to all annuitants of the Public Employees' Retirement and Teachers' Retirement Systems at the time they reach the age of seventy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB53/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=53&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26805,"bill_number":"SB55","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB55/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=55&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":26806,"bill_number":"SB69","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB69/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=69&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26807,"bill_number":"SB71","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB71/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=71&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":26808,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Expanding number of hours temporary state employee can 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB73/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=73&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":26809,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Providing certain correctional 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB75/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=75&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":26810,"bill_number":"SB76","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB76/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=76&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":26811,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Providing state park campground fee discount to National Guard and reserve personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a fifty percent discount to members of the West Virginia National Guard and the West Virginia Reserves in campground rental fees in state parks. The bill also provides for rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB93/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=93&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":26812,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Providing free hunting and fishing licenses to National Guard and reserve personnel","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB94/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=94&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":26813,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Exempting all military personnel from state income taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt all military, National Guard and Reserve income from state income taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB95/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=95&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":26814,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Exempting all military retirement income from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt all military retirement income from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB103/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":26815,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Creating WV 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB109/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":26816,"bill_number":"SB126","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB126/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=126&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26817,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Making failure to wear safety belts primary offense","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the offense of failure to wear a safety belt to a primary offense.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB130/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=130&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":26818,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Disclosing certain convicted juveniles' identities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB148/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=148&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":26819,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Exempting military retirement from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt military retirement pensions from income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB160/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=160&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":26820,"bill_number":"SB164","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.  The bill permits loaded firearms in locked motor vehicles, other than school buses, on school property.  The bill permits property owners to prohibit deadly weapons on his or her property.  The bill also defines terms and establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB164/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=164&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":26821,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Relating to purchase, possession, sale and use of 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB175/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=175&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26822,"bill_number":"SB194","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB194/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=194&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":26823,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Authorizing State Police administer DNA identification system","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB197/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=197&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26824,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Relating to parolee release plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for a more streamlined approach to approved home plans of inmates in the custody of the Division of Corrections. The bill also sets forth when an inmate's written parole release plan may be considered in the parole determination process. The bill also sets forth a procedure for granting parole.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB207/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=207&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":26825,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Creating offense of assaulting volunteer firefighters and emergency service employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish crimes of malicious assault, unlawful assault, battery and assault on volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians and emergency medical service employees.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB215/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=215&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26826,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Providing for early parole eligibility for certain inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for early parole eligibility for inmates convicted of nonviolent offenses who complete an advanced rehabilitation treatment program created with the assistance of a standardized risk and needs assessment.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB218/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=218&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26827,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2011/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2011&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26828,"bill_number":"HB2945","title":"Encouraging public officials to display the national motto on all public property and public buildings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage public officials to prominently display the national motto on all public property, public buildings and all buildings designed, constructed and maintained with public funds from the state, a county or a municipality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2945/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2945&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":26829,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2045/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2045&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26830,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2051/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2051&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26831,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2090/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2090&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":26832,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2104/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2104&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26833,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2111/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2111&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26834,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2113/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2113&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26835,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2130/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2130&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26836,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2135/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2135&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26837,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2149/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2149&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26838,"bill_number":"HB2150","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Division of Veterans' Affairs","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2150/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2150&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26839,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2235/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2235&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":26840,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2247/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2247&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26841,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2250/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2250&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26842,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2252/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2252&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":26843,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2266/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2266&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":26844,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2294/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2294&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":26845,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2297/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2297&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26846,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2319/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2319&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":26847,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2323/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2323&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":26848,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2332/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2332&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26849,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2342/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2342&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26850,"bill_number":"HB2366","title":"Relating to fleeing from 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2366/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2366&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26851,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2393/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2393&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":26852,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2426/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2426&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26853,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2433/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2433&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26854,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2436/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2436&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":26855,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2456/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2456&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":26856,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2472/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2472&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26857,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2477/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2477&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":26858,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2519/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2519&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":26859,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2523/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2523&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26860,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2524/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2524&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":26861,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2545/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2545&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26862,"bill_number":"HB2546","title":"Requiring persons 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2546/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2546&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26863,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2563/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2563&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26864,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2586/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2586&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26865,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2601/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2601&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":26866,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2608/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2608&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26867,"bill_number":"HB2617","title":"Waiving 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2617/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2617&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26868,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2618/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2618&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26869,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2638/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2638&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26870,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2641/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2641&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26871,"bill_number":"HB2649","title":"Relating to confidential records","description":"The purpose of this bill is authorize the chief technology officer to receive confidential records and have access to agencies' databases which may contain confidential information, while accepting the responsibility to safeguard this information as defined by applicable law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2649/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2649&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":26872,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2658/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2658&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26873,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2704/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2704&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26874,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2705/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2705&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26875,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the Second Regular Session of the Seventy-ninth Legislature, two thousand ten","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR1/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26876,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2121/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2121&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26877,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2707/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2707&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26878,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2711/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2711&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26879,"bill_number":"HB2716","title":"Clarifying the penalty provisions regarding battery on a police officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the penalty for battery on a police officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2716/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2716&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":26880,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2728/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2728&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":26881,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2729/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2729&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26882,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2756/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2756&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":26883,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2761/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2761&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26884,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2799/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2799&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":26885,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2802/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2802&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":26886,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2911/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2911&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26887,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2914/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2914&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26888,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2915/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2915&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26889,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2921/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2921&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26890,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3041/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3041&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":26891,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3049/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3049&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":26892,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3078/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3078&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26893,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3102/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3102&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26894,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3104/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3104&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":26895,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3161/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3161&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26896,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3173/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3173&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":26897,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3192/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3192&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":26898,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3211/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3211&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26899,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3221/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3221&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26900,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3233/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3233&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26901,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3244/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3244&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":26902,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3267/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3267&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":26903,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3273/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3273&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":26904,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3294/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3294&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":26905,"bill_number":"HB3301","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor to verify employers records relating to employees legal employment status","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the Division of Labor rule verifying the legal employment status of workers.  The bill authorizes the commissioner to issue an order terminating undocumented employees, and for each day the employment of an undocumented worker continues constitutes a separate violation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3301/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3301&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":26906,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3304/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3304&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":26907,"bill_number":"HB3317","title":"Relating to public records management and preservation","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 than destroying the records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3317/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3317&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":26908,"bill_number":"SB96","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB96/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=96&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":26909,"bill_number":"HB4005","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4005/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4005&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26910,"bill_number":"HB4010","title":"Providing that all employees have the right to review and copy the contents of their personnel file","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give all employees the right to review and copy their respective personnel files.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4010/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4010&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26911,"bill_number":"HB4012","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 2013, ten percent by 2015 and fifteen percent by 2017.  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 license fee 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 2017 with the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4012/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4012&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26912,"bill_number":"HB4014","title":"Requiring qualifying law-enforcement officers employed by a West Virginia law-enforcement agency to receive certification to carry a 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 said act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4014/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4014&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":26913,"bill_number":"HB4017","title":"Relating to the powers and duties of the board of parole","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for a more streamlined approach to approved home plans of inmates in the custody of the Division of Corrections. The bill also sets forth when an inmate's written parole release plan may be considered in the parole determination process. The bill also sets forth a procedure for granting parole.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4017/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4017&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26914,"bill_number":"HB4029","title":"Establishing crimes of malicious assault, unlawful assault, battery and assault on volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians and emergency medical service employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish crimes of malicious assault, unlawful assault, battery and assault on volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians and emergency medical service employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4029/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4029&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26915,"bill_number":"HB4032","title":"Relating to accelerated parole eligibility for certain inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for early parole eligibility for inmates convicted of nonviolent offenses who complete an advanced rehabilitation treatment program created with the assistance of a standardized risk and needs assessment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4032/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4032&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26916,"bill_number":"HB4042","title":"Relating to ethical standards for elected and appointed officials and public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for improvements to the current Ethics framework by clarifying defined terms, removing exemptions from ethical restrictions for public employees, adding new language controlling payments from non-public sources, adding additional financial disclosure requirements, adding language to prevent subterfuge in financial disclosures and adding new requirements for public officials registering as lobbyists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4042/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4042&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":26918,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Prohibiting handheld cell 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB52/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=52&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jesse Guills"},
{"bill_id":26919,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Relating to 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB77/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=77&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":26920,"bill_number":"SB78","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB78/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=78&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26921,"bill_number":"SB82","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB82/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=82&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":26922,"bill_number":"SB167","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 offense with fine; and provides a limitation of enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB167/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=167&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":26923,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Creating WV Energy Efficient Buildings Program","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 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB184/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=184&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":26924,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Relating to managing state motor vehicle and aircraft fleet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove all agency exemptions from the travel rules of the Secretary of the Department of Administration; authorize emergency rules; and authorize the establishment of a Fleet Management Office within the Department of Administration.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB219/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=219&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26925,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Creating Protect Children from Dangerous Lighters Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"Protect Children from Dangerous Lighters Act.\"  The bill prohibits the sale of novelty lighters and provides for exceptions.  The bill also makes legislative findings and provides a definition.  Further, the bill provides a civil penalty and requires the destruction seized novelty lighters. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-15","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-15","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB227/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=227&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":26926,"bill_number":"HB4033","title":"Relating to the management of motor vehicles and aircraft owned or possessed by the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove all agency exemptions from the travel rules of the Secretary of the Department of Administration; authorize emergency rules; and authorize the establishment of a Fleet Management Office within the Department of Administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4033/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4033&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26927,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Relating to jury selection in felony cases","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB29/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=29&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":26928,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Defining 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB50/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=50&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":26929,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Prohibiting child custody plan modification due to military service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit military service from being a factor in a permanent modification to an existing parenting plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB67/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=67&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":26930,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Preserving criminal case biological evidence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require certain governmental entities and circuit courts to retain and preserve biological material for possible DNA testing that is gathered in the investigation or prosecution of a criminal case for the period of time that a defendant remains incarcerated in connection with that case.  The bill also provides a felony penalty for willful and intentional violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB83/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=83&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26931,"bill_number":"SB88","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB88/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=88&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":26932,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Adding magistrate court deputy clerk in 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 additional deputy clerk be appointed in Braxton County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB119/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=119&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":26933,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Relating to obscene, harassing and threatening communications via internet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it unlawful to send obscene, anonymous, harassing and threatening communications by computer.  The bill also provides that a third or subsequent offense is a felony and, establishes penalties of imprisonment for not more than two years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB173/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=173&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26934,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Creating DOT administrative law judge office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the office of administrative law judges within the Division of Motor Vehicles; outlining the powers of the administrative law judges; and making the code uniform in language","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB186/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=186&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":26935,"bill_number":"SB195","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.  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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB195/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=195&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":26936,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Apportioning percentage of fault in tortious conduct cases","description":"This bill shall properly apportion the percentage of fault to all defendants whose tortious conduct caused an incident, injury or damages at issue in a case.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB198/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=198&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":26937,"bill_number":"SB200","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB200/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=200&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":26939,"bill_number":"SB201","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB201/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":26940,"bill_number":"HJR13","title":"Budget Committee to Introduce the Budget Bill Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide that the Governor, Speaker of the House of Delegates and President of the Senate shall each prepare and submit a budget bill to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR13/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26941,"bill_number":"HB4036","title":"Establishing the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission","description":"The purpose of this Bill is to establish the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission to assist the Governor in filling judicial vacancies.  The Commission consists of eight appointed members who are appointed by the Governor to six-year terms, four of which are attorneys chosen from a list of names submitted by the Governing Board of the West Virginia State Bar and four of which are lay members.  The Governor, the President of the West Virginia State Bar, and the Dean of the West Virginia University College of Law are ex officio members.  The bill requires the commission to establish procedures for considering potential judicial appointees and requires the submission of a list of no more than five nor less than two names of best qualified persons to the Governor.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4036/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4036&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26942,"bill_number":"HB4003","title":"West Virginia Geographical Information System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize GIS User Groups such as the West Virginia Association of Geospatial Professionals to assist the development of the State GIS Plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4003/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4003&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":26943,"bill_number":"HB4008","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4008/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4008&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":26944,"bill_number":"HB4015","title":"Relating to civil actions based upon false or fraudulent claims against the medical programs of the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify existing law concerning civil remedies for false claims against the medical programs of the Department of Health and Human Resources, and to adopt the congressional intent behind the federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§3729-3733.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4015/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4015&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":26945,"bill_number":"HB4018","title":"Establishing that possession of a mixture or preparation intended for human consumption containing salvia divinorum is unlawful","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  establish that possession of a mixture or preparation intended for human consumption containing salvia divinorum is unlawful.  The bill also creates criminal penalties .","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4018/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4018&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":26946,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Providing certain retirees personal income tax adjustment","description":"The purpose of this bill is 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. 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB17/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=17&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":26947,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3216/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3216&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":26948,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Creating Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission","description":"The purpose of this Bill is to establish the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission to assist the Governor in filling judicial vacancies. The Commission consists of eight appointed members who are appointed by the Governor to six-year terms, four of which are attorneys chosen from a list of names submitted by the Governing Board of the West Virginia State Bar and four of which are lay members. The Governor, the President of the West Virginia State Bar, and the Dean of the West Virginia University College of Law are ex officio members. The bill requires the commission to establish procedures for considering potential judicial appointees and requires the submission of a list of no more than five nor less than two names of best qualified persons to the Governor. This section is new; therefore strike-throughs and underscoring are omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB223/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=223&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":26949,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2033/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2033&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":26950,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2060/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2060&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26951,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2075/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2075&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":26952,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2078/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2078&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26953,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2079/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2079&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":26954,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2088/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2088&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":26955,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2100/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2100&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":26956,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2270/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2270&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26957,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2298/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2298&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":26958,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2348/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2348&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":26959,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2428/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2428&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":26960,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2398/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2398&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":26961,"bill_number":"HB4016","title":"Strengthening the Ethics Act financial disclosure filing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to strengthen the Ethics Act financial disclosure filing requirements.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4016/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4016&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26962,"bill_number":"HB4063","title":"Administration, state owned vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to State Owned Vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4063/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4063&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26963,"bill_number":"HB4080","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, state police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia State Police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4080/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4080&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26964,"bill_number":"HB4081","title":"Authorizing the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Corrections to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Standards for the Recording of Inmate Telephone Calls.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 119, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4081/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4081&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26965,"bill_number":"HB4082","title":"Corrections, monitoring inmate mail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Corrections to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Standards for the Monitoring of Inmate Mail.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4081","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4082/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4082&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26966,"bill_number":"HB4098","title":"Fire Commission, state fire code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the State Fire Code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4081","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4098/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4098&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26967,"bill_number":"HB4127","title":"Fire Commission, state building code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the State Building Code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4081","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4127/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4127&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":26968,"bill_number":"HB4132","title":"Increasing the penalties for sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion on incarcerated persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for any person working at a correctional facility managed by the Commissioner of Corrections pursuant to contract or as an employee of a state agency, any person working at a correctional facility managed by the Division of Juvenile Services pursuant to contract or as an employee of a state agency, any person employed by a jail or by the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, any person working at a facility managed by the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority or a jail or any person employee by, or acting pursuant to the authority of any sheriff, county commission or court to ensure compliance with the provisions of §62-11B, who engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with a person who is incarcerated to not less than 10 years nor more than 25 years or fined not more than $10,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4132/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4132&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":26969,"bill_number":"HB4134","title":"Removing non-utilized code sections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal sections of code with outdated reference to sunset termination or continuation of agencies, boards and commissions. The bill also repeals programs that have expired or were not implemented.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4134/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4134&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26970,"bill_number":"HB4137","title":"Using voter registration figures to determine the placement of political parties on the general election ballot","description":"The purpose of this bill is to use voter registration figures to determine the placement of political parties on the general election ballot.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4137/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4137&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":26971,"bill_number":"HB4141","title":"Transferring licensure for private security services from the Secretary of State to the Division of Criminal Justice Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the authority to license private security services from the Secretary of State to the Division of Criminal Justice Services.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4141/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4141&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":26972,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2044/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2044&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":26973,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2440/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2440&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26974,"bill_number":"HB4130","title":"Creating the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   provide alterative campaign financing options for candidates for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in 2012 through public funds funded through attorney fees, special court fees, and funds from the Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Trust Fund.  Candidates participating in the Pilot Project would be required to raise a certain amount of campaign funds to qualify for the program and receive public funds. Candidates accepting public funds are thereafter prohibited from raising or spending money from private sources.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4130/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4130&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":26975,"bill_number":"HB2498","title":"Providing that actions in which the state is a party be brought in the county which is affected or related to the controversy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that venue properly lies in Kanawha County in relation to certain controversies involving the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2498/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2498&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26976,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2463/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2463&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":26978,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2466/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2466&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":26979,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2544/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2544&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":26980,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2603/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2603&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":26981,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2672/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2672&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":26982,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2677/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2677&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26983,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2688/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2688&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":26984,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2731/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2731&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":26985,"bill_number":"HB2764","title":"West Virginia Public Campaign Financing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a system for public funding of election campaigns for candidates for the State Senate and House of Delegates who agree to and do abide by restrictions on campaign contributions from private sources and limits on campaign spending.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2764/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2764&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":26986,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2881/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2881&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":26987,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2971/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2971&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26988,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2989/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2989&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":26989,"bill_number":"HB3012","title":"Relating to electing magistrates by division","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3012/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3012&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":26990,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3050/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3050&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":26991,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3087/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3087&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":26992,"bill_number":"HB3269","title":"Creating an Intermediate Court of Appeals for each of the state's three congressional districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an Intermediate Court of Appeals for each of the state's three congressional districts. The bill sets forth the qualifications and number of judges. The bill permits judges to serve eight year terms. The bill also establishes the court's jurisdiction to hear cases and sets forth two court terms per year to hear those cases while permitting special terms. Additionally, the bill permits the court to appointment a clerk and hire other employees. The bill also establishes salaries for the judges and the clerks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3269/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3269&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":26993,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3303/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3303&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":26994,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Including all-terrain utility vehicles in \"all-terrain vehicle\" definition","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":26995,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Prohibiting sale of goods or services with counterfeit mark","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of goods or services with counterfeit mark, production or reproduction of counterfeit mark, and also prescribes penalties, including seizure and forfeiture of the counterfeit mark.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB3/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":26996,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Relating to special license plates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the issuance of a special \"CAMC Women and Children's Hospital\" license plate and assessing a special initial application fee and a special annual fee for the special license plate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB4/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":26997,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Relating to mortgage loan procedures","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB5/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":26998,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Providing higher education employees' eligibility for Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that faculty and staff at state institutions of higher education are eligible for a seat in the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB6/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=6&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":26999,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Increasing Cultural Facilities and Capitol Resources Matching Grant Program Fund net terminal income allocation","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB7/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=7&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":27000,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Including pharmacist and pharmacy in \"health care provider\" definition under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include pharmacists and pharmacies in the definition of health care provider related to the Medical Professional Liability Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB8/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=8&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27001,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Creating Higher Education Community School Law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize public universities and colleges with an accredited education program to operate public schools in cooperation with the local county board of education.  It establishes a pilot project allowing only West Virginia University and Marshall University to operate public schools in cooperation with the Monongalia and Cabell County Boards of Education for school years beginning prior to 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB9/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=9&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":27002,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Transferring certain cash balances between funds administered by Commissioner of Highways","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB10/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=10&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":27003,"bill_number":"SB11","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB11/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=11&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":27004,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Relating to regional water and wastewater authorities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize regional water authorities, regional wastewater authorities, and regional water and wastewater authorities to provide joint maintenance to its participating members, to authorize such authorities to extend service to unserved areas, and to establish a rate ordinance procedure for authorities to set rates without the approval of the Public Service Commission.  This bill will encourage public utilities to share resources in an effort to bring more cost effective service to customers and to encourage utilities to extend service to unserved areas.  The bill also allows regional water and wastewater authorities to set rates by rate ordinance without the approval of the Public Service Commission unless twenty-five percent of the customers of such authorities present a petition of protest.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB12/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=12&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":27005,"bill_number":"SB13","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB13/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=13&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27006,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Relating to nurse license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the issuance of special license plates for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB14/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=14&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27007,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Requiring principals assume more authority over teachers' 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB15/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=15&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":27008,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Creating WV Manufacturing Competitiveness 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB16/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=16&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":27009,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Allowing federal adjusted gross income deduction for certain 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB18/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=18&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":27010,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Relating to teacher mentor requirements and compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the stipend paid to mentor teachers; create a mechanism to enforce the teacher mentor requirements; set forth the criteria for the selection of teacher mentors; allow teacher mentors to be selected from a different school if a qualified teacher is not available in the same school the beginning teacher is assigned to; and to create a summer academy for beginning teachers after their first year of teaching.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB19/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=19&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":27011,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Relating to surveying services' procurement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State of West Virginia and its political subdivisions to procure surveying services based on demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of surveying services required.    The bill also sets forth the selection processes for projects both greater than and less than $250,000  .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB20/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=20&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27012,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Relating to land surveyors' liability on 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB21/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=21&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27013,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Changing federal poverty guideline 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB22/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=22&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27014,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Requiring equal number of members from each magisterial district 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB23/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=23&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27015,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Forbidding tobacco products' sale in pharmacies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to forbid the sale of tobacco products in licensed pharmacies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB24/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=24&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":27016,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Requiring State Board of Education create 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB26/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=26&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27017,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Requiring DHHR provide list of contaminated former clandestine drug lab properties","description":"This bill shall require the Department of Health and Human Resources to provide a list of applicable contaminated properties where clandestine drug laboratories had operated, for review on the Internet by the general public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB27/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=27&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":27018,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Prohibiting certain abortions at state facilities","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB28/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=28&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27019,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Calculating prevailing wage on federally funded construction projects","description":"This bill shall require the calculating of the West Virginia prevailing wage on federally funded construction projects to be identical to the methodology used in the federal Davis-Bacon Act, and shall exempt certain projects that are less than $250,000 from the State of West Virginia prevailing wage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB30/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=30&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27020,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Allowing Director of Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training discretion when imposing certain penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training flexibility when determining the appropriate penalty to impose against operators who fail to provide immediate notice upon the occurrence of a mining accident.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB31/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=31&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27021,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Specifying gambling and lottery winnings and losses tax issues","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB32/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=32&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":27022,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Relating to managed timberland valuation","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB33/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=33&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":27023,"bill_number":"SB34","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB34/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=34&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":27024,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Placing Science and Culture 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB35/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=35&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":27025,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Allowing federal adjusted gross income deductible for certain health insurance expenses","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB36/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=36&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":27026,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Requiring boards of education hire best qualified person 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB37/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=37&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":27027,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Creating WV Servicemembers Civil Relief Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is adopt the Service Members Civil Relief Act into West Virginia law.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB38/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=38&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":27028,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Expanding counties covered by Route 2 and Interstate 68 Authority","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB40/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=40&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":27029,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Relating to community enhancement districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise certain procedures related to creation or expansion of a community enhancement district, the vesting period for an approved land development plan and plat, and construction of a project and clarify the applicability of certain statutory provisions to such construction under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB41/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=41&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":27030,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Revising Municipal Economic Opportunity Development District Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is  to revise the Municipal Economic Opportunity Development District Act to enhance the Act's ability to generate economic development in this state.  These revisions include:  defining the term \"affordable housing\"; allowing all municipalities to be eligible to create such districts; including the remediation of former coal mining sites  as permissible development expenditures; allowing a municipality to establish reserves related to its financing plans that are consistent with prevailing capital market conditions as opposed to ordinary capital market conditions; requiring the Development Office to determine whether the development enabled by such districts should include a component of affordable housing; allowing the Development Office to decrease the minimum percentage of tax increment revenue deposited into the General Revenue Fund from twenty percent to ten percent in certain specified circumstances; and revising the act to correct errors and inconsistencies contained therein.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-03-25","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/25/10 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB42/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=42&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":27031,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Establishing tax credit for certain medical providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a tax credit for medical providers who provide services at no charge to free health clinics in the state.  The bill sets the amount of tax credit  and authorizes the Tax Commissioner to promulgate rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB44/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=44&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27032,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Relating to mini-trucks' registration and operation","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns the registration of minitrucks and their operation by municipalities.  The bill exempts minitrucks from title requirements.  The bill also exempts sellers from any requirement to modify minitrucks to comply with any federal law and from making certain disclosures to purchasers. The bill further defines the term \"minitruck.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB45/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=45&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":27033,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Divesting state money from companies doing business in countries engaging in 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB47/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=47&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27034,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Extending permanent total disability benefits to claimants for life","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend permanent total disability benefits to claimants for life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB48/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=48&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27035,"bill_number":"SB49","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB49/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=49&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27036,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Creating Prescription Record Privacy Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict the use of prescription data for marketing purposes and establish penalties for misuse of prescription data.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB54/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=54&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":27037,"bill_number":"SB56","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB56/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=56&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":27038,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Require timbering operators repair damaged roads and rights-of-way","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require timbering operators to repair and restore roads and rights-of-way damaged by their operations.  It also provides civil and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB57/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=57&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":27039,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Permitting Sunday hunting on licensed shooting preserves","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit Sunday hunting on licensed shooting preserves.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB58/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=58&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27040,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Requiring licensing for subsurface property rights leasing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require individuals leasing subsurface property rights to be licensed under this act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB59/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=59&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27041,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Relating to subsurface rights lessors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require lessors of subsurface rights to state with specificity what surface rights are also being acquired.  The bill also provides that if no surface rights are being acquired, the lease or the contract to lease will so state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB60/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=60&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27042,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Relating to certain land sale contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all contracts for the sale or lease of land over five acres to state with specificity the estates being transferred and, if any, the estates being reserved. The bill also requires that if no estate is reserved, the contract shall so state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB61/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=61&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27043,"bill_number":"SB62","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB62/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=62&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27044,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Authorizing mixed martial arts competitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize mixed martial arts competitions.  The State Athletic Commission has rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB63/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=63&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27045,"bill_number":"SB64","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB64/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=64&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27046,"bill_number":"SB65","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB65/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=65&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27047,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Prohibiting elected officials distributing public moneys within ninety days of elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit distribution, handing out or otherwise dispensing of public moneys by elected officials within ninety days of elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB66/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=66&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27048,"bill_number":"SB68","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB68/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=68&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27049,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Relating to municipalities and counties issuing bonds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify in the code that municipalities and counties are able to increase the rate of property taxes by more than ten percent in a given year when such counties and municipalities have held an election pursuant to article one, chapter thirteen of this code for the purposes of issuing general revenue bonds to be paid from the general revenues of such county or municipality.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 125, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB70/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=70&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":27050,"bill_number":"SB72","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB72/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=72&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":27051,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Providing public employees retirement credit for military 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB74/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=74&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":27052,"bill_number":"SB79","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB79/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=79&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":27053,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Excluding certain taxicab companies from Workers' Compensation Fund liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that taxicab companies are not required to subscribe to or pay into the Workers' Compensation Fund by having insurance policies approved by the Insurance Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB80/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=80&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":27054,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Creating WV Official Prescription Program Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Official Prescription Program to reduce prescription drug fraud","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB81/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=81&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":27055,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Relating to civil liability for operators of parks and recreation districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend immunity from civil liability to the operators of parks and recreation districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB84/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=84&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":27056,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Repealing article banning nuclear power plants' construction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the ban on construction of nuclear power plants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB85/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=85&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":27057,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Requiring handrails in handicap restrooms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require handicap restroom facilities and stalls in all public places be  constructed with two handrails or grab bars to accommodate persons in wheelchairs and other persons who need assistance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB86/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=86&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27058,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Relating to preventing predatory lending practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the causes of the current foreclosure crisis and generally protect consumers from losing their homes as a result of the subprime and other lenders' overreaching practices and contract provisions, the significance of which consumers cannot be expected to understand.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB87/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=87&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27059,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Relating to reinstating former police chiefs or deputy chiefs to previously held positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate reinstatement of chiefs and deputy chiefs to previously held positions within the paid police department and to allow for the appointment of a deputy chief of police if city councils approve the position.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB89/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=89&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27060,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Criminalizing manufacture or possession of burglary tools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the manufacture or possession of burglary tools a criminal act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB90/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=90&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":27061,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Reducing certain fuels' wholesale tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the wholesale tax on heating fuel, off-road fuels, kerosene and propane used for home heating purposes or off road use to four and eighty-five hundredths percent effective January 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB91/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=91&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":27062,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Designating December 7, \"WV Patriots of World War II Day\", as 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB92/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=92&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":27063,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Relating to preventing predatory lending practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the causes of the current foreclosure crisis and generally protect consumers from losing their homes as a result of the subprime and other lenders' overreaching practices and contract provisions, the significance of which consumers cannot be expected to understand.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB97/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=97&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27064,"bill_number":"SB98","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB98/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=98&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27065,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Creating senior resident hunting, fishing and trapping license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a senior resident lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping license and fee of $15.  The bill also allows persons who are sixty-five years of age before January 1, 2011, to remain exempt from the purchase of the license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB99/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=99&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27066,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Relating to volunteer firefighters' rebuttable presumptions for workers' compensation claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a rebuttable presumption for a volunteer firefighter who has developed a pulmonary disease or sustained a cardiovascular injury for workers' compensation benefits provided certain conditions of employment have been met.  The bill eliminates the rebuttable presumption that cardiovascular disease is a compensable injury for firefighters. The bill also changes the six month time frame for certain firefighter injuries to six weeks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB100/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=100&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27067,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Prohibiting certain water pollution control permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit new permits or modifications of existing permits for underground injection of coal slurry until the studies required by Senate Concurrent Resolution 15, dated March 9, 2007, are submitted to the Legislature and a determination is made that the injection of coal slurry underground is not harmful to human health and the environment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB101/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27068,"bill_number":"SB102","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB102/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27069,"bill_number":"SB104","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 within sixty days of employment and every three years thereafter.  The bill also provides for rulemaking authority.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB104/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":27070,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Relating to natural resources property assessment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt owners, other than corporations or partnerships, of one hundred acres or less of contiguously connected real property from payment of increased valuation and assessment as natural resources property on reserve coal properties.  The bill defines \"small property owner\" as an owner of one hundred or less acres of real property that is not a corporate entity or partnership.  It also requires an affidavit from the property owner that the coal will not be mined or the interest therein transferred.  If the coal is subsequently mined, the owner will be assessed the increased rate plus interest before mining may continue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB105/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27071,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Relating to certain volunteer firefighters' benefits","description":"The purpose of the bill is to dedicate a new 0.20% surcharge on the policyholder of any fire insurance policy or casualty insurance policy issued in this state to defray costs incurred by qualified volunteer and part volunteer fire companies and departments that provide benefits to their members under a qualified Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB106/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":27072,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Authorizing certain minors to nominate 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB107/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":27073,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Dedicating portion of severance taxes for 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB108/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":27074,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Relating to medical power of attorney","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent abuse and/or disregard of the provisions of medical power of attorney documents and to further ensure that people signing medical powers of attorney are fully informed of the powers that their representative will have.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB110/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":27075,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Relating to surface coal mining environmental permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct antiquated language with respect to the state agencies charged with cooperating with the Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that permit applicants comply with certain fiscal and reporting requirements imposed by the state's unemployment compensation and workers' compensation laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB111/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Facemire"},
{"bill_id":27076,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Depositing blasting program penalties 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB112/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":27077,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Requiring certain health insurance policies cover acupuncture treatment","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB113/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":27078,"bill_number":"SB114","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB114/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=114&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27079,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Raising 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB115/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=115&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":27080,"bill_number":"SB116","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB116/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":27081,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Establishing 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB117/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=117&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":27082,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Requiring parental consent for minors using tanning device","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require parental consent for minors to use a tanning device.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB118/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=118&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":27083,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Requiring certain students provide dental exam proof","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all children who enter a public or private school for the first time, whether it be in kindergarten or first grade, to prove adequate proof of having undergone a dental examination by a licensed dentist.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB120/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=120&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":27084,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Updating definitions relating to retired substitute teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the phrase \"employment term\" to \"contract term\" as it relates to employment of retired teachers as substitutes in areas of critical need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB121/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=121&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27085,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Increasing mental health treatment refusal age of consent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the age of consent for refusal of mental health treatment from twelve to eighteen.  The bill also clarifies that the state is not obligated to pay for voluntary hospitalizations.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-04-01","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/10 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB122/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=122&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27086,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Reducing state income tax liability for certain retired public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce state income tax liability for certain retired public employees and increase the amount of retirement income received from certain state and federal retirement systems that is excluded from the calculation of income subject to state personal income taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB123/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=123&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27087,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Relating to State Teachers Retirement System contributions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the time for a member of the State Teachers Retirement System to make retirement contributions for credited service, during periods of temporary total disability with a workers' compensation injury, from two years to three years.  It also provides for additional retroactive period of two years from effective date of amendment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB124/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=124&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27088,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Providing certain retired teachers 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB125/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=125&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27089,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Reinstating high-growth business investment tax credit","description":"_____The purpose of this bill is to reinstate the high-growth business investment tax credit which expired on July 1, 2008.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB127/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=127&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":27090,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Relating to Smart 529 college savings plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize that net settlement proceeds held for a minor may be invested in a Smart 529 college savings plan.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB128/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=128&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":27091,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Relating to small, women- and minority-owned businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create reciprocity for West Virginia small, women and minority-owned businesses who receive such preferences in other states.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB129/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=129&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jesse Guills"},
{"bill_id":27092,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Relating to school employees' unused 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB131/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=131&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":27093,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Relating to hiring substitute school service personnel","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB132/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=132&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":27094,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Relating to hiring specialty substitute teachers 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB133/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=133&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":27095,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Expanding municipal parking authority officers' ticketing powers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant municipalities the authority to permit parking meter attendants to issue tickets for all parking violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB134/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=134&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":27096,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Providing certain retired teachers 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB135/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=135&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":27097,"bill_number":"SB136","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB136/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=136&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27098,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Exempting Social Security income from state personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt social security income from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB137/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=137&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27099,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Relating to PEIA underwriting nonstate employer groups","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Director of the Public Employees Insurance Agency to promulgate rules for underwriting requirements for nonstate employers which participate with the agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB138/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=138&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27100,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Creating misdemeanor offense of interfering 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB139/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=139&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":27101,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Providing retirement credit for county board of education service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include service as a member of a county board of education to be included as credit for service for the State Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB140/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=140&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27102,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Providing foundation allowance for professional student support personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add professional student support personnel to the foundation allowance for the  Public Employees Insurance Agency  for school employees.  The bill also requires  the annual contribution established by the Public Employees Insurance Agency   Finance Board of any proportionate share of the retirees subsidy be added to insurance premiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB141/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=141&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27103,"bill_number":"SB142","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB142/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=142&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":27104,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Relating to salary bonus for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB143/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=143&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":27105,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Dedicating portion of severance tax revenue 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB144/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=144&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":27106,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Requiring health insurers provide full autism 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB145/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=145&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27107,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Preventing disability pension reduction for certain PERS 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB146/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=146&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27108,"bill_number":"SB147","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB147/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=147&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":27109,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Relating to liability of certain volunteering physicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the liability of medical and osteopathic physicians and those that may work under their supervision or direction, as volunteers to provide medical care at a youth camp or program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB149/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=149&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":27110,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Authorizing Attorney General to investigate and charge certain fuel price gouging","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give the Attorney General the power to investigate and charge providers of home heating oil, gasoline or other motor fuel price gouging, at any time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB150/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=150&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27111,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Relating to lifting cap on number of days certain retired teachers can work","description":"This bill shall lift the cap on the number of days that certain retired teachers can work and continue to draw their retirement benefits from the State Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB151/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=151&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27112,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Prohibiting interstate transport of minor for abortion without parental consent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without written consent by both parents, or the legal guardians of the minor. It also provides for a misdemeanor criminal penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB152/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=152&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":27113,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Relating to certain abortion reporting requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require physicians to report to the Department of Health and Human Resources when he or she believes that a woman has suffered injury or death due to an induced abortion, to impose duties on the Department of Health and Human Resources regarding these reports, and to outline penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB153/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=153&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":27114,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Prohibiting discrimination based on 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB154/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=154&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":27115,"bill_number":"SB155","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB155/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=155&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":27116,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Requiring Commissioner of Public Health assess health impact of certain rules proposed by DEP","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. The bill also requires that the findings in the impact statement be incorporated into the proposed rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB156/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=156&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":27117,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Relating to certain mandatory immunization exemptions 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 Public 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB157/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=157&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":27118,"bill_number":"SB158","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB158/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=158&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":27119,"bill_number":"SB159","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB159/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=159&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":27120,"bill_number":"SB161","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB161/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=161&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":27121,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Eliminating certain taxes on behavioral health providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the severance tax and health care provider tax on behavioral health providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB162/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=162&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27122,"bill_number":"SB163","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB163/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=163&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":27123,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Relating to certified teacher shortage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide clarification for eligibility for teacher certification and to help alleviate the shortage of certified teachers in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB165/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=165&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27124,"bill_number":"SB166","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. 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB166/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=166&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":27125,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Relating to coal shipper's permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish when   a shippers permit is required for transporting coal.  The bill provides sanctions for failure to pay certain assessments and revises the methodology for calculation of administrative sanctions and penalties for excess weights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB168/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=168&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27126,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Relating to Economic Development Authority loans' criteria","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, in developing criteria for loans to a tourism project, shall not require that any specific number of jobs are or will be created by the project, nor that any existing jobs or jobs to be created are to meet any specific compensation levels, nor that any existing jobs or jobs to be created provide any specific employee benefits.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-03-20","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/7/10 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB169/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=169&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27127,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Prohibiting third-party purchase of firearm","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB170/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=170&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":27128,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Providing low income workers refundable tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide low-income workers with a refundable state tax credit based on the federal earned income tax credits.  Current law provides for a nonrefundable tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB171/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=171&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":27129,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Providing certain taxpayers earned income tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an earned income tax credit from the state personal income tax for taxpayers with qualifying children.  The earned income tax credit is equal to twenty percent of the federal credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB172/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=172&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":27130,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Relating to deposit of moneys in Special Railroad and Intermodal Enhancement Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the provision expiring provisions relating to requiring the deposit of moneys in the Special Railroad and Intermodal Enhancement Fund; and eliminate the $2,150,000 limit on the total amount to be deposited into the fund for the year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB174/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=174&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":27131,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Prohibiting ATMs in video lottery establishments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the placement of automated teller machines in establishments that contain video lottery terminals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB176/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=176&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":27132,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Requiring women seeking abortion opportunity to see 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB177/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=177&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":27133,"bill_number":"SB178","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB178/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=178&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":27134,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Prohibiting possession of certain gambling devices by unauthorized persons","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB179/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=179&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":27135,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Providing statutory procedure for certain offer of judgment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a statutory procedure for an offer of judgment prior to trial and assessment of costs in certain situations in order to encourage settlements between parties and penalize parties who refuse to accept good faith offers to settle cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB180/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=180&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":27136,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Relating to land development ordinances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that Chapter 8A does not authorize an ordinance, rule or regulation preventing the complete use of natural resources by the owner outside of urban areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB181/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=181&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":27137,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Terminating tolls on Turnpike","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike by 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB182/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=182&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":27138,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Creating Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  prohibit diesel powered motor vehicles from excessive idling; to define terms; to place restrictions on idling; to provide exceptions to idling restrictions; to establish a misdemeanor offense of excessive idling; to provide criminal penalties; and to provide enforcement by the Department of Environmental Protection.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB183/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=183&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Facemire"},
{"bill_id":27139,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Creating WV Commercial Patent Incentives Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow manufacturers a credit against their business franchise and corporation net income tax liabilities for a percentage of the net profits attributable to a patent used in manufacturing processes and products in this state and to allow a developer of a patent used in manufacturing processes and products a credit against their business franchise and corporation net income tax liabilities for the consideration received as a result of developing the patent. When the manufacturer is a partnership, limited liability company or other pass through entity and credit remaining after application against business franchise tax liability would flow through to the owners of the pass-through entity.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB185/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=185&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":27140,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Relating to private investments at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park","description":"The purpose of this bill is to attract private investment for financing, construction and operation of additional public cottages at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.  The bill authorizes and directs the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate rules regarding the granting of long-term lodging unit usage and related rights and privileges to private parties on commercially reasonable terms that are deemed appropriate, desirable or necessary by the Director to attract additional private investment for such purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB188/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=188&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27141,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Relating to care and management of feral cats","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate and control the management of feral and abandoned cats.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB189/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=189&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":27142,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Allowing certain employees transfer credit to PERS","description":"The purpose of this bill is provide that any former state higher education employees who become members of the Public Employees Retirement System may transfer credit in their Higher Education Retirement Plan to the Public Employees Retirement System.  The bill provides definitions; provisions for conversion of assets; service credit in the Public Employees Retirement System following transfer, vesting and minimum guarantees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB190/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=190&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27143,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Requiring PSC update railroad walkway safety regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Service Commission to institute additional rulemaking proceedings to update safety rules and regulations pertaining to walkways along railtracks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB191/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=191&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":27144,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Relating to motorcycle helmet exemptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a motorcycle helmet exemption to motorcyclists who meet certain safety and health insurance requirements.  This bill would allow West Virginia to compete for motorcycle tourism dollars on a more equal footing with neighboring states which do not require motorcyclists to wear helmets.  This bill sets age, experience, safety training and health insurance requirements for  motorcycle operators to qualify for a helmet exemption, and sets age and health insurance requirements for motorcycle passengers to qualify for a helmet exemption.  The bill creates a helmet exemption sticker to be displayed prominently on the motorcycle to verify compliance with helmet exemption provisions, and provides penalties for violations of helmet exemption provisions.  The bill also increases the motorcycle safety awareness fee from $6.50 to $10 to provide additional funding for motorcycle safety training programs.  The bill additionally deletes outdated and duplicate language referencing the Motorcycle Safety Awareness Board established in §17B-1D-8.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB192/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=192&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":27145,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Reporting certain geologic information incidental to oil and gas drilling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require well operators to file reports with the Department of Environmental Protection and the State Geological and Economic Survey.  Provides for the delivery of core samples and well cuttings to the State Geological and Economic Survey and assures the confidentiality of the reports and other information provided.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB193/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=193&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":27146,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Creating WV Volunteer Firefighter Length of Service Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"West Virginia Volunteer Firefighter Length of Service Act.\"  The bill requires an eligible recipient to receive $400 a month for life. The bill also requires fire departments to contribute $2,000 per year.  Additionally, the bill establishes eligibility criteria and administration of the funds .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB196/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=196&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":27147,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Requiring annual legislative audits of Parkways Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Parkways Authority to provide a full financial accounting on an annual basis to the Legislative Auditor.  The Legislative Auditor is required to audit the information provided and make copies available to the members of the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB199/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=199&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":27148,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Providing certain volunteer firefighters 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB202/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":27149,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Relating to county school board members and superintendents interim appointments and training","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include interim term of county superintendents and appointment of interim county superintendent in cases of medical incapacitation. The bill also provides for removal power of a county board if a member does not attended approved training.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB203/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":27150,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Creating Commuter Rail Access Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow railroads in West Virginia which charge track access fees for daily railroad commuter service to receive a tax credit to the railroad against the corporate net income tax equal to access fees lost in lieu of payment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB204/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":27151,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Creating WV Cemetery Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a cemetery commission  to regulate private cemeteries and to address the various concerns with cemetery care  and maintenance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB205/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":27152,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Relating to Friends of Coal license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the Division of Motor Vehicles to create and issue \"Friends of Coal\" license plates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB206/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=206&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27153,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Creating felony offense for animal fighting ventures involvement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make wagering at animal fighting ventures and conducting, financing, managing, supervising, owning or leasing any part of an animal fighting venture or the premises on which it takes place with knowledge that wagering is occurring a felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB208/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=208&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27154,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Creating offense of assaulting emergency medical service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a criminal act to assault emergency medical service personnel, including paid and volunteer firefighters, when acting in an official capacity. The bill also establishes criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB209/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=209&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27155,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Limiting season dogs may be trained on bears","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the Natural Resources Commission may promulgate a regulation limiting the season in which dogs may be trained on bears, but must allow, at a minimum, that dogs may be trained on bears between May 1 and August 15 next following.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB210/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=210&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27156,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Creating Protection of Water Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set up a regulatory scheme in which to regulate the use by owners and others of various waterways, lakes and watercourses in order to prevent environmental damage or detrimental modification to such waterways, lakes, streams or watercourses.  The bill contains provisions requiring persons to obtain permits before engaging in various activities that affect waterways, lakes, streams or watercourses.  The bill also contains civil enforcement provisions as well as a penalty for intentionally damaging waterways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB211/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27157,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Relating to higher education capital facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal certain provisions concerning higher education capital facilities generally and replaces them with new provisions. The bill repeals certain specific duties of governing boards of higher education institutions.  The bill eliminates condemnation rights, execution of contracts of those boards.  The bill eliminates  certain obligations concerning capital construction and repair duties and the authority of certain state institutions from selling certain properties and lease back provisions.  The bill sets forth certain specific responsibilities of the Higher Education Policy Commission and the Council for Community and Technical College Education.  The bill also provides for tuition and fee increases, review and approval of capital project planning, financing, management and maintenance, acquisition, sale, transfer, exchange, lease, conveyance and condemnation of real property, construction and operation of capital facilities.  The bill provides for collection and use of certain capital fees, establishes in the State Treasury a capital maintenance fund for each state institution of higher education.  The bill further makes legislative findings, defines terms and requires legislative rulemaking.  The bill also coordinates system facilities and institution facilities planning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB212/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=212&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":27158,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Updating certain terms in Corporation Net Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of \"federal taxable income\" and certain other terms used but not defined in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meaning for federal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 193, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB214/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=214&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27159,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Updating terms in Personal Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of \"federal adjusted gross income\" and certain other terms used but not defined in the West Virginia Personal Income Act by bringing them into conformity with their meanings for federal tax purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 192, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB216/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=216&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27160,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Capping foundation allowance for regional education service agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the foundation allowance allocated for regional education service agencies to be an amount not to exceed $4.2 million.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB217/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=217&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27161,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Authorizing certain bond issuers receive federal subsidy bond credit payments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain bond issuers to receive credit payments with respect to federal subsidy bonds, and to clarify that such bonds are exempt from taxation in the manner set forth in the provisions of the West Virginia Code authorizing said issuance.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB220/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=220&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27162,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Authorizing registration of vacant buildings by municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the registration of vacant buildings by municipalities and to authorize imposition of registration fees on such properties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB221/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=221&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27163,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Relating to electronic tax filing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to have a consistent threshold of $10,000 tax liability to require taxpayers to file electronically; to require certain taxpayers to pay by electronic funds transfer; to require a tax return preparer who prepares at least twenty-five returns to file the returns electronically; and to require an employer with fifty or more employees to file withholding returns electronically.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB222/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=222&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27164,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Relating to imposing statutory lien on fire insurance proceeds under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a statutory lien on insurance proceeds for total loss to real property in favor of a municipality or county and require that such proceeds be made available for the cleanup of the property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB224/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=224&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27165,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Creating Spay Neuter Assistance Fund","description":"This bill creates the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB225/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=225&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27166,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Revising Board of Examiners of Land Surveyors' qualification standards","description":"The purpose of the bill is to revise the qualification standards of the West Virginia Board of Examiners of Land Surveyors and authorizing minimum standards for boundary surveys to be promulgated by legislative rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB226/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=226&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27167,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Providing greater flexibility for county school boards to meet instructional school days requirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is 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 requires that county boards create an icy conditions and emergencies plan designed to guarantee an instructional term for students of no less than one hundred eighty separate instructional days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-15","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB228/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=228&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27168,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Authorizing School Building Authority issue certain outstanding bonds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the School Building Authority to issue $500 million of bonds outstanding at any time.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB229/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=229&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27169,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Relating to Board of Optometry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the article providing for the Board of Optometrists.  The bill prohibits the practice of optometry without a license; provides definitions; continues the Board Of Optometry; provides the powers and duties of the board; provides the rulemaking authority of the board; continues a special revenue account; establishes licensing requirements; provides for licensure for persons licensed in another state; establishes renewal requirements and fees; provides for temporary permits; provides prescriptive authority to optometrists; provides for a special volunteer certificate of registration; owning of optometric business entities; provides procedures for investigation of complaints and grounds for disciplinary action; provides for judicial review and appeals of decisions; provides for hearing and notice requirements; provides criminal penalties and provides that a single act is evidence of practice.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB230/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=230&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":27170,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Creating personal income 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":"2010-01-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB231/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=231&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":27171,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Transferring certain requirements for redeeming delinquent land sales from county clerks to State Auditor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer certain filing and notice requirements for redeeming delinquent lands after tax sales from the county clerks to the State Auditor's office.  The bill also increases certain filing fees. The purpose of this bill is to transfer certain filing and notice requirements for redeeming delinquent lands after tax sales from the county clerks to the State Auditor's office.  The bill also increases certain filing fees.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB232/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=232&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":27172,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2006/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2006&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":27173,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2007/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2007&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":27174,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2008/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2008&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":27175,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2009/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2009&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":27176,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2012/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2012&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":27177,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2013/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2013&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":27178,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2014/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2014&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":27179,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2015/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2015&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":27180,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2016/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2016&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27181,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2017/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2017&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":27182,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2018/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2018&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":27183,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2019/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2019&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":27184,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2020/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2020&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":27185,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2021/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2021&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27186,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2024/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2024&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":27187,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2028/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2028&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27188,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2029/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2029&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":27189,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2030/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2030&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":27190,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2034/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2034&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27191,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2035/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2035&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":27192,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2036/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2036&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":27193,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2037/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2037&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27194,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2038/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2038&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27195,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2039/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2039&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27196,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2041/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2041&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":27197,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2042/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2042&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27198,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2043/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2043&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":27199,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2046/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2046&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":27200,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2048/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2048&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":27201,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2049/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2049&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27202,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2050/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2050&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":27203,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2052/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2052&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":27204,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2053/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2053&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":27205,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2054/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2054&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27206,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2055/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2055&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":27207,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2057/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2057&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":27208,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2058/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2058&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":27209,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2059/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2059&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":27210,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2061/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2061&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":27211,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2062/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2062&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27212,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2064/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2064&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27213,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2065/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2065&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27214,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2067/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2067&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27215,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2068/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2068&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":27216,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2069/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2069&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27217,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2070/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2070&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27218,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2071/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2071&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":27219,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2073/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2073&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":27220,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2080/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2080&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27221,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2081/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2081&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27222,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2084/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2084&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27223,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2085/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2085&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27224,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2087/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2087&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":27225,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2089/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2089&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27226,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2092/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2092&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27227,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2093/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2093&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":27228,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2094/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2094&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Porter"},
{"bill_id":27229,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2095/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2095&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":27230,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2096/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2096&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":27231,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2097/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2097&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27232,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2101/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2101&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":27233,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2102/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2102&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":27234,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2103/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2103&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":27235,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2105/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2105&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":27236,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2106/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2106&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":27237,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2108/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2108&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27238,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2110/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2110&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27239,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2115/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2115&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":27240,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2117/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2117&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":27241,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2118/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2118&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27242,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2119/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2119&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":27243,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2120/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2120&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":27244,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2122/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2122&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":27245,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2124/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2124&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27246,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2125/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2125&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27247,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2126/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2126&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":27248,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2128/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2128&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":27249,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2129/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2129&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":27250,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2131/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2131&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27251,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2132/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2132&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27252,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2134/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2134&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27253,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2136/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2136&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":27254,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2137/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2137&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":27255,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2138/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2138&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":27256,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2139/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2139&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27257,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2140/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2140&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":27258,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2141/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2141&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":27259,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2143/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2143&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":27260,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2145/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2145&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27261,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2146/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2146&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":27262,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2147/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2147&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27263,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2234/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2234&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":27264,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2236/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2236&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27265,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2237/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2237&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":27266,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2238/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2238&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27267,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2239/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2239&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":27268,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2240/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2240&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27269,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2242/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2242&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27270,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2243/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2243&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27271,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2245/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2245&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27272,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2246/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2246&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":27273,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2248/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2248&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27274,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2249/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2249&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":27275,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2251/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2251&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27276,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2254/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2254&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27277,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2255/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2255&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27278,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2256/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2256&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27279,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2258/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2258&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":27280,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2259/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2259&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":27281,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2260/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2260&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":27282,"bill_number":"HB2261","title":"Exempting Division of Natural Resources conservation officers' retirement pensions from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt Division of Natural Resources conservation officers' retirement pensions from state income tax law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2261/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2261&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27283,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2263/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2263&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27284,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2264/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2264&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27285,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2267/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2267&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27286,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2269/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2269&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":27287,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2271/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2271&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":27288,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2273/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2273&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":27289,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2274/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2274&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":27290,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2276/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2276&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":27291,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2277/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2277&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27292,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2278/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2278&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":27293,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2279/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2279&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":27294,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2281/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2281&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27295,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2282/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2282&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27296,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2284/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2284&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":27297,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2285/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2285&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27298,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2286/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2286&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27299,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2287/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2287&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27300,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2289/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2289&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27301,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2290/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2290&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":27302,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2291/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2291&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":27303,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2292/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2292&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":27304,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2295/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2295&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27305,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2296/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2296&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27306,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2299/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2299&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27307,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2300/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2300&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":27308,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2301/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2301&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27309,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2302/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2302&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":27310,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2303/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2303&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":27311,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2304/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2304&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":27312,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2307/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2307&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27313,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2308/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2308&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27314,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2310/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2310&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":27315,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2311/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2311&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27316,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2313/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2313&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":27317,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2314/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2314&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27318,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2317/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2317&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27319,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2318/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2318&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27320,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2320/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2320&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":27321,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2321/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2321&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27322,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2322/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2322&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":27323,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2326/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2326&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":27324,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2328/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2328&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":27325,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2329/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2329&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":27326,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2331/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2331&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":27327,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2333/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2333&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27328,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2338/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2338&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":27329,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2340/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2340&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27330,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2343/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2343&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":27331,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2345/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2345&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":27332,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2349/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2349&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":27333,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2350/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2350&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27334,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2351/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2351&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27335,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2352/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2352&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":27336,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2354/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2354&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27337,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2356/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2356&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27338,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2357/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2357&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":27339,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2358/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2358&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":27340,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2361/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2361&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":27341,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2362/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2362&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":27342,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2363/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2363&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":27343,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2364/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2364&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":27344,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2365/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2365&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":27345,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2367/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2367&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":27346,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2368/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2368&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27347,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2369/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2369&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27348,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2370/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2370&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27349,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2372/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2372&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27350,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2374/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2374&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27351,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2375/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2375&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27352,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2377/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2377&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":27353,"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":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the exemption of government employees doing electrical work on government property from having to possess an electrician's license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2378/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2378&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":27354,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2379/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2379&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27355,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2381/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2381&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":27356,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2382/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2382&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27357,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2383/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2383&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":27358,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2384/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2384&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27359,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2385/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2385&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":27360,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2386/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2386&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":27361,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2389/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2389&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27362,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2390/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2390&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":27363,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2391/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2391&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":27364,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2392/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2392&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":27365,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2394/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2394&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":27366,"bill_number":"HB2395","title":"","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2395/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2395&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27367,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2397/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2397&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":27368,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2399/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2399&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27369,"bill_number":"HB2410","title":"Providing a one-time bonus payable in July of every year for retired public school teachers and state retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time bonus payable in July of every year starting in 2009 for retired public school teachers and state retirees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2410/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2410&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":27370,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2414/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2414&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":27371,"bill_number":"HB2424","title":"Repealing the Code of West Virginia and adopting in lieu thereof the Code of the Commonwealth of Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, and to adopt in lieu thereof, the Code of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It also provides that constitutional conflicts that may arise by the adoption of said code shall be addressed at the time they are identified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2424/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2424&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27372,"bill_number":"HB2425","title":"Requiring employers to provide health insurance to employees working on public improvement projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that workers on public improvement projects be provided health care insurance as a benefit of employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2425/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2425&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":27373,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2427/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2427&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27374,"bill_number":"HB2430","title":"Providing workers' compensation coverage for certain employees who perform duties attendant to racing activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide workers' compensation coverage for certain employees who perform duties attendant to racing activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2430/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2430&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27375,"bill_number":"HB2431","title":"Emergency Contraception Education Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  create an emergency contraception education program within the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2431/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2431&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":27376,"bill_number":"HB2432","title":"Exempting certain recipients of military medals of valor from special registration plate fees","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2432/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2432&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27377,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2434/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2434&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":27378,"bill_number":"HB2437","title":"Relating to the use of personal leave days by a surviving spouse of a deceased employee of a school board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a surviving spouse of an employee of a school board who dies while employed to receive credit for the deceased spouse's accrued and unused personal leave time if the surviving spouse is also an employee of the same school board. In lieu of credit, for personal leave, the surviving spouse may elect to receive a lump sum amount for the accrued and unused sick leave of the deceased spouse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2437/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2437&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27379,"bill_number":"HB2438","title":"Establishing the West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau Accreditation Board and requiring accreditation standards for convention and visitors bureaus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau Accreditation Board, establish its duties and responsibilities, and require accreditation standards for convention and visitors bureaus operating in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2438/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2438&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27380,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2442/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2442&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":27381,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2447/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2447&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27382,"bill_number":"HB2449","title":"Verifying the lawful presence within the United States of any applicant for certain public benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state agencies and political subdivisions thereof to verify the lawful presence within the United States of any applicant for certain public benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2449/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2449&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":27383,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2452/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2452&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27384,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2453/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2453&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27385,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2454/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2454&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27386,"bill_number":"HB2455","title":"Relating to parental notification requirements for obtaining abortions by unemancipated minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is relative to parental involvement in the minor's decision to obtain an abortion.  The bill requires physicians to obtain proof of age prior to the performance of an abortion on a pregnant woman.  The bill provides for a constructive notice to parents of minors, and maintains information for a specified period in the minor's medical file. The bill creates penalties.  The bill also provides for collection of fetal tissue in instances when the minor alleges sexual assault. Finally, the bill mandates specific reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2455/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2455&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27387,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2459/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2459&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27388,"bill_number":"HB2461","title":"Creating a State Trail Authority within the West Virginia Development Office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a State Trail Authority.  The bill authorizes the appointment of a Statewide Trail Coordinator and to hire District Trail Coordinators, specifies the powers of the State Trail Authority and sets forth the powers and duties of Statewide Trail Coordinator and District Trail Coordinators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2461/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2461&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":27389,"bill_number":"HB2462","title":"Authorizing county commissions to adopt and enforce noise abatement ordinances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions to adopt and enforce noise abatement ordinances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2462/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2462&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":27390,"bill_number":"HB2467","title":"Providing for special registration plates bearing the logo, insignia, letters or words demonstrating support for Mountain State University","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for special registration plates bearing the logo, symbol, insignia, letters or words demonstrating association with or support for Mountain State University.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2467/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2467&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27391,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2468/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2468&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27392,"bill_number":"HB2471","title":"Increasing compensation for conservation officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an increase in compensation for conservation officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2471/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2471&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27393,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2475/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2475&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27394,"bill_number":"HB2476","title":"Reducing the corporate net income tax rate to five point nine percent effective the first day of July, two thousand nine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the rate of tax on corporate net income to five point nine percent, effective the tax year beginning July 1, 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2476/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2476&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":27395,"bill_number":"HB2479","title":"Relating to the licensing of private investigators and security guards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to strengthen enforcement in the private investigating and security guard field by revising the current law governing the licensing of private investigators and security guards.  It modifies the licensing of private investigators and security guards, with exceptions for federal officers, provides for the registration of private investigative and security guard employees, and provides penalties for late registration and fees and charges for services of the Secretary of State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2479/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2479&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":27396,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2480/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2480&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27397,"bill_number":"HB2481","title":"Giving state institutions of higher education more flexibility in the planning and operation of their schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give state institutions of higher education more flexibility in the planning and operation of their schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2481/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2481&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27398,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2483/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2483&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27399,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2484/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2484&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27400,"bill_number":"HB2485","title":"Allowing pharmacy interns to vend pseudoephedrine and other chemical precursors of methamphetamine","description":"The purpose of this bill is add language to West Virginia Code §60A-10-3, §60A-10-4, §60A-10-5 and §60A-10-8  to add language specifically allowing pharmacy interns to vend pseudoephedrine and other chemical precursors of methamphetamine.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2485/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2485&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":27401,"bill_number":"HB2488","title":"Relating to registration and operation of mini trucks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow mini-trucks to be licensed in West Virginia for limited use on public highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2488/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2488&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":27402,"bill_number":"HB2489","title":"Requiring mine operators to provide notice of hazardous chemical substances and lead exposure to its employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require mine operators to provide notice of hazardous chemical substances and lead exposure to its employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2489/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2489&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27403,"bill_number":"HB2492","title":"Providing that accident report forms are conclusive as to the issue of the accident's cause, unless a court rules otherwise","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that accident report forms are conclusive as to the issue of the accident's cause, unless a court rules otherwise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2492/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2492&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":27404,"bill_number":"HB2493","title":"Requiring a physician to receive written consent from at least one parent or legal guardian before an abortion is performed on an unemancipated minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a physician to receive written consent from at least one parent or legal guardian before an abortion is performed on an unemancipated minor; and provides for a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2493/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2493&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27405,"bill_number":"HB2494","title":"Giving local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel in its jurisdiction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2494/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2494&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27406,"bill_number":"HB2495","title":"Establishing the consumer's right to know regarding telemarketers and requiring certain vendors to use only persons authorized to work in the United States","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the consumer's right to know regarding telemarketers; to require certain vendors to use only persons authorized to work in the United States; to establish customer's right to know a customer sales or customer service call center information; and providing a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2495/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2495&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27407,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2496/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2496&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27408,"bill_number":"HB2497","title":"Extending unemployment compensation benefits when special circumstances exist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the Governor authority to grant an extension for unemployment compensation benefits when special economic circumstances exist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2497/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2497&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27409,"bill_number":"HB2499","title":"Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to remediate any waste tire pile in the state consisting of more than twenty-five tires","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Department of Environmental Protection to remediate any waste tire pile in the state consisting of twenty-five or more tires.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2499/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2499&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27410,"bill_number":"HB2500","title":"Establishing school service personnel class title and pay grade for the positions of \"Administrative Assistant\" and \"Legal Secretary\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the school service personnel class title and pay grade for the positions of \"Administrative Assistant\" and \"Legal Secretary.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2500/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2500&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27411,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2501/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2501&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27412,"bill_number":"HB2502","title":"Creating and issuing special registration plates bearing the inscription \"In God We Trust\"","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2502/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2502&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":27413,"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":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2503/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2503&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27414,"bill_number":"HB2507","title":"Relating to the discharging of firearms within a certain distance of a dwelling house","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it lawful for any person to discharge a firearm within five hundred feet of any dwelling house in a safe and accurate manner if that person obtains a permit to do so from the Director of the Division of Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2507/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2507&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27415,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2508/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2508&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27416,"bill_number":"HB2509","title":"Relating to proof of financial responsibility in motor vehicle insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the property damage liability limit for motor vehicle insurance to $50,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2509/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2509&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":27417,"bill_number":"HB2510","title":"Allowing guidance counselors to compete equally for all guidance counselor positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow guidance counselors to compete equally for all guidance counselor positions regardless of whether the position is posted for the elementary grade levels or the secondary grade levels.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2510/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2510&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":27418,"bill_number":"HB2511","title":"Relating to the valuation of managed timberland","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit classification of real property as managed timberland to prevent county property tax revenues from decreasing by more than five percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2511/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2511&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":27419,"bill_number":"HB2512","title":"Relating to assessed property valuations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limiting the valuation of any property still owned by the same person or persons who owned the property at the time of the previous periodic valuation, the property's assessed value may not be greater than one and seventy-five thousandths times the previous assessed valuation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2512/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2512&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":27420,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2513/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2513&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27421,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2514/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2514&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27422,"bill_number":"HB2515","title":"Consolidating purchasing by county boards of education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to consolidate purchasing by county boards of education through the regional education service agency serving their area","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2515/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2515&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27423,"bill_number":"HB2516","title":"Prohibiting a business or organization from performing abortions in a public facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit businesses or organizations from using a public facility to perform abortions; and providing for a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2516/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2516&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27424,"bill_number":"HB2517","title":"Relating to immunity from civil liability for operators of parks and recreation districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend immunity from civil liability to the operators of parks and recreation districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2517/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2517&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27425,"bill_number":"HB2518","title":"Expanding West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program to children of employees whose annual income is twenty-five thousand dollars or less","description":"The purpose of this bill is to qualify children of state employees and any other person employed in this state whose annual income is $25,000.00 a year or less for the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2518/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2518&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27426,"bill_number":"HB2520","title":"Reporting requirements when it is suspected that a woman suffered injury or death due to induced abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require physicians to report to the Department of Health and Human Resources when he or she believes that a woman has suffered injury or death due to an induced abortion, to impose duties on the Department of Health and Human Resources regarding these reports and to outline penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2520/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2520&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27427,"bill_number":"HB2521","title":"Reducing the wholesale tax on heating fuel, off road fuels, kerosene and propane used for home heating purposes or off road use","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the wholesale tax on heating fuel, off-road fuels, kerosene and propane used for home heating purposes or off road use to 4.85% effective January 1, 2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2521/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2521&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":27428,"bill_number":"HB2526","title":"Allowing persons involved in motor vehicle accidents to receive pertinent information at no charge in order to file a timely insurance claim","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons involved in motor vehicle accidents to receive pertinent information at no charge in order to file a timely insurance claim.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2526/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2526&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":27429,"bill_number":"HB2537","title":"Preventing insurers from increasing the rates for auto liability or homeowners insurance for persons over the age of sixty-five based solely on their age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent insurers from increasing the rates for coverage of automobile liability insurance and homeowners insurance for persons over the age of sixty-five for the sole reason of a person's age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2537/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2537&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":27430,"bill_number":"HB2540","title":"Dedicating a portion of revenue generated from certain severance taxes for the benefit of counties from which the revenue was generated","description":"The purpose of the bill is to dedicate five percent of current severance taxes imposed on coal, gas and oil, timber, waste coal, and \"other\" natural resources (such as limestone) to a special fund, to be allocated by the development office to the counties, and the cities within those counties, from which the severance tax on those natural resources are generated at the same percentage as the percentage of the total severance tax revenues are generated from the county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2540/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2540&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":27431,"bill_number":"HB2542","title":"\"Jason Flatt Act of 2010\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require annual suicide prevention training for all teachers and principals.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2542/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2542&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":27432,"bill_number":"HB2543","title":"Prohibiting abortions at state college or university medical facilities, except when the abortion is necessary to save the life of the woman receiving the abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit abortions at state college or university medical facilities, except when the abortion is necessary to save the life of the woman receiving the abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2543/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2543&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":27433,"bill_number":"HB2548","title":"Relating to telephone solicitation of consumers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate unsolicited recorded telephone calls and provide for the establishment of a state \"Do-Not-Call\" list to protect consumers from telephone solicitors.  This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2548/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2548&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":27434,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2549/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2549&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27435,"bill_number":"HB2550","title":"Extending the provisions of the Higher Education Flexibility Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the provisions of the Higher Education Flexibility Act to institutions of higher education that offer graduate degrees and are not or are no longer administratively linked to another institution of higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2550/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2550&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27436,"bill_number":"HB2551","title":"Instituting a \"Celebrate Freedom Week\" and requiring the instruction in the study of the Declaration of Independence and other American historical documents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to institute a \"Celebrate Freedom Week\" and require the instruction in the study of the Declaration of Independence and other founding American historical documents, including the Bill of Rights, during this week.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2551/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2551&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":27437,"bill_number":"HB2552","title":"Revising Insurance Commissioner reporting requirements to the Legislature on workers' compensation insurance rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for legislative notice by the Insurance Commissioner whenever a rule, policy or guideline that affects the workers compensation insurance system is implemented.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2552/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2552&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":27438,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2554/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2554&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":27439,"bill_number":"HB2556","title":"Prohibiting lottery form using minors in advertising during school hours","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of minors during school time by the lottery for lottery advertisements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2556/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2556&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":27440,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2558/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2558&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27441,"bill_number":"HB2559","title":"Directing the State Board of Education to determine what principal and teacher reports are unnecessary","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct the State Board of Education to determine what principal and teacher reports are unnecessary; and to require the state board to identify these reports to the Legislature with recommendations on how to alleviate the administrative burden of these reports on principals and teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2559/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2559&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":27442,"bill_number":"HB2560","title":"Increasing benefits of retired state personnel and retired teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give retired state personnel and retired teachers a five percent a year increase in retirement benefits over the next 3 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2560/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2560&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27443,"bill_number":"HB2561","title":"Providing that an applicant for a farm use exemption certificate may not be required to appear before any assessor for renewal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an applicant for a farm use exemption certificate may not be required to appear before any assessor.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2561/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2561&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27444,"bill_number":"HB2562","title":"Creating the felony offense of unlawful possession of cocaine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the felony offense of possession of one gram or more of cocaine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2562/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2562&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27445,"bill_number":"HB2568","title":"Requiring background checks on applicants for residence in nursing homes and assisted living residences","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require background checks on applicants for residence in nursing homes and assisted living residences; and to provide for special arrangements for applicants who are sex offenders or certain convicted felons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2568/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2568&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":27446,"bill_number":"HB2571","title":"Relating to privatization contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit privatization of government services unless private companies prove that they can perform those services more efficiently than government employees; to provide for State Auditor review of proposed privatization contracts; to list the percentage of each agency's appropriation that is being spent on private contracts in the state budget and disclose this information on the Internet; and to bar business entities bidding on contracts from making campaign contributions to government officials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2571/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2571&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":27447,"bill_number":"HB2573","title":"Allowing quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2573/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2573&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27448,"bill_number":"HB2574","title":"Prohibiting certain nursing homes from using state funds for activities unrelated to the provision of health care services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain nursing homes from using state funds for activities unrelated to the provision of health care services.  It also requires reporting and establishes civil actions and penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2574/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2574&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":27449,"bill_number":"HB2575","title":"Providing an election to allow resident homeowners, sixty-five years old or older, to defer the payment of property tax increases to their residential property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an election for county commissions to allow resident homeowners, who are sixty-five years or older,  to defer the payment of property tax increases to their residential property during their lifetime.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2575/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2575&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27450,"bill_number":"HB2576","title":"Providing a corporate tax credit for qualified health insurance policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit  of three one-forth percent against the net corporate income tax for qualified health insurance policies provided by corporate employers to employees. The tax credit would increase by one-forth percent yearly until reaching a maximum of six percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2576/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2576&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27451,"bill_number":"HB2577","title":"Allowing a public school employee or retiree who missed work as a result of pregnancy to purchase up to one year of service credit in the teachers retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a public school employee or retiree who was forced to miss work as a result of a pregnancy to purchase up to one year of service credit in the Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2577/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2577&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27452,"bill_number":"HB2578","title":"Providing a ten percent cap on any increase in assessment of real and personal property in any one year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a ten percent cap on any increase in assessment in any one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2578/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2578&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27453,"bill_number":"HB2579","title":"Relating to discounts at state parks for elderly and disabled persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the fifty percent reduction for campground rental fees for elderly and disabled persons at state parks is applicable throughout the year.  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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2579/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2579&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27454,"bill_number":"HB2580","title":"Directing the State Board of Education to develop a program of instruction on macroeconomics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to help better prepare the youth of West Virginia to succeed in life by providing them with an understanding of the great economic system known as capitalism. This bill would direct the State Board of Education to develop a program of instruction on macroeconomics, the curriculum to include the basic principles of capitalism, the role capitalism played in the founding of our country and the writing of the United States Constitution, and the positive results capitalism has produced in the United States by improving our citizens' quality of life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2580/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2580&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27455,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2581/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2581&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":27456,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2582/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2582&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27457,"bill_number":"HB2583","title":"Requiring health care providers to release unemancipated minor's medical records for drug testing to a parent or legal guardian without written consent from minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health care providers to release unemancipated minor's medical records for drug testing to a parent or legal guardian without written consent from minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2583/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2583&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27458,"bill_number":"HB2585","title":"Limiting liability for repair costs to automobile owners when they hit a deer on a public highway","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit costs to automobile owners for repairs needed when they hit a deer on a public highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2585/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2585&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27459,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2589/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2589&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27460,"bill_number":"HB2590","title":"Requiring the Department of Health and Human Resources to maintain information for public dissemination relative to judicial bypasses to the requirement of parental notification relative to abortions performed on minors","description":"The purpose of this bill  is to  require the Department of Health and Human Resources to maintain information for public dissemination relative to judicial bypasses to the requirement of parental notification relative to abortions performed on minors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2590/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2590&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Porter"},
{"bill_id":27461,"bill_number":"HB2593","title":"Increasing the penalty for driving under the influence causing death","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalty for driving under the influence causing death from two to ten years to five to fifteen years in prison.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2593/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2593&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27462,"bill_number":"HB2596","title":"Explaining all warranties for the sale of used cars including the requirements for \"as is\" sales","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clearly explain all warranties for the sale of used cars including the requirements for \"as is\" sales.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2596/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2596&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27463,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2597/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2597&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27464,"bill_number":"HB2598","title":"Relating to parental notification requirements for abortions performed on unemancipated minors","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to parental involvement in the minor's decision to obtain an abortion.  The bill requires abortion providers to obtain proof of age prior to the performance of an abortion on a pregnant woman.  The bill provides a judicial bypass.  Abortion providers must provide actual or constructive notice to parents of minors, and maintain certifications of such notice as well as parent's proof of identification for a minimum time period in the medical file of the minor.  The bill creates civil liability, criminal penalties, and mandates certain reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2598/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2598&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":27465,"bill_number":"HB2599","title":"Changing the PROMISE Scholarship Program to the PROMISE Forgivable Student Loan Program and establishing deferment and forgiveness conditions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the PROMISE Scholarship Program to the PROMISE Forgivable Student Loan Program and to establish deferment and forgiveness conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2599/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2599&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27466,"bill_number":"HB2604","title":"West Virginia Public School Employment Relations Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an orderly process for collective bargaining between school employers and public school employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2604/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2604&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27467,"bill_number":"HB2605","title":"Requiring accident and sickness insurance providers and HMO's to cover the treatment of Lyme disease","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require accident and sickness insurance providers and health maintenance organizations to cover certain Lyme Disease treatments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2605/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2605&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":27468,"bill_number":"HB2606","title":"Exempting county school boards of education school buses from paying tolls for transit over the West Virginia Turnpike or any parkways authority project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt county boards of education school buses from paying tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike and any parkways authority project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2606/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2606&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":27469,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2607/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2607&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27470,"bill_number":"HB2609","title":"Establishing criminal penalties for interfering with medical treatment of a railroad employee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create criminal penalties for a railroad company or employee who denies, delays or interferes with medical treatment or first aid to a railroad employee injured on the job, or who threatens discipline to an injured employee who requests medical treatment or first aid for a job injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2609/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2609&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27471,"bill_number":"HB2610","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2610/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2610&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27472,"bill_number":"HB2611","title":"Making it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without written consent by both parents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without written consent by both parents, or the legal guardians of the minor, and providing for a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2611/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2611&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27473,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2612/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2612&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27474,"bill_number":"HB2614","title":"Prohibiting school employees from promoting abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit all employees of the State Board of Education or any county board from counseling, referring, transporting or assisting any student to obtain an abortion.  The bill provides a violation of its provisions is a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2614/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2614&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27475,"bill_number":"HB2615","title":"Providing discounted motor registration fees for members of volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a discounted motor vehicle registration fee to members of volunteer fire departments. Members would receive two years' motor vehicle registration upon payment of a one-year registration fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2615/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2615&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":27476,"bill_number":"HB2619","title":"Exempting existing churches from paying tax on propane and other forms of heating oil","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt existing churches from paying a tax on propane and other heating oils used for the purpose of heating a church building.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2619/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2619&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":27477,"bill_number":"HB2620","title":"Increasing the pay grade of cafeteria managers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the pay grade of cafeteria managers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2620/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2620&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":27478,"bill_number":"HB2622","title":"Relating to the reduction of state income taxes for certain state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce state income taxes for state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income in calculating the federal gross income for state personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2622/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2622&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27479,"bill_number":"HB2623","title":"Allowing Class RG and RRG deer stamps to be used to hunt and take antlerless deer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow unused Class RG and RRG deer stamps to be used to hunt and take antlerless deer during the appropriate season.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2623/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2623&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":27480,"bill_number":"HB2624","title":"Subtracting social security benefits from federal adjusted gross income to determine West Virginia adjusted gross income for purposes of personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to subtract social security benefits from federal adjusted gross income to determine West Virginia adjusted gross income for purposes of personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2624/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2624&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":27481,"bill_number":"HB2625","title":"Providing for aged or disabled farmers to continue to receive the benefit of having their farm land appraised as farm property after they cease farming","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for aged or disabled farmers to continue to receive the benefit of having their farm land appraised as farm property after they cease farming due to age or other disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2625/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2625&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":27482,"bill_number":"HB2627","title":"Permitting members of volunteer fire departments to participate in the state's public employees insurance plan","description":"This bill permits qualified volunteer firefighters to be covered by the state's public health insurance plan.  The bill also  adds \"volunteer firefighter\" to the definition of employee and \"volunteer fire company\" to the definition of employer, and permits the payment of the employer's portion of the costs relating to the plan to be paid from funds available to volunteer fire companies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2627/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2627&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27483,"bill_number":"HB2629","title":"Providing an exemption from estate taxes and the Consumers Sales and Service Tax for certain expenses of any infant who dies before reaching one year of age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption from estate taxes and from the Consumer Sales and Service Tax for certain expenses of any infant who dies before reaching one year of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2629/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2629&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":27484,"bill_number":"HB2631","title":"West Virginia Public School Employment Relations Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an orderly process for collective bargaining between public school employers and public school employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2631/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2631&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27485,"bill_number":"HB2632","title":"Modifying the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority's power to charge tolls and issue bonds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority's power and authority to charge tolls and issue bonds and to transfer duties and responsibilities of the parkways authority to the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2632/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2632&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Porter"},
{"bill_id":27486,"bill_number":"HB2633","title":"Exempting from the sales and use tax special equipment installed in a motor vehicle for the use of a person with physical disabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from the sales and use tax special equipment installed in a motor vehicle for the use of a person with physical disabilities  and to exclude the value of the equipment when determining the value of the vehicle for imposition of the tax on the privilege of effecting the certification of the title of the vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2633/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2633&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":27487,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2634/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2634&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":27488,"bill_number":"HB2635","title":"Allowing the federal adjusted gross income deduction for the amount spent for medical expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow   a federal adjusted gross income     deduction for the amount spent for medical expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2635/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2635&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27489,"bill_number":"HB2636","title":"Requiring facilities providing abortions to obtain parental notification or consent in writing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require facilities providing abortions to obtain parental notification or consent in writing by the parent or by a notarized signature of the parent; and providing a fine on the first offense of ten times the amount of the abortion and upon a subsequent offense closure of the facility for thirty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2636/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2636&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27490,"bill_number":"HB2637","title":"Requiring that all state high schools provide a course in archery safety for hunters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all high schools to teach a course in archery safety for hunters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2637/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2637&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27491,"bill_number":"HB2639","title":"Allowing for more teachers to be reimbursed for approved course work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for more teachers to be reimbursed for approved course work by limiting the amount of course work for which any one teacher may be reimbursed and removing a division between reimbursement for certification renewal and additional endorsement courses of the available funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2639/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2639&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":27492,"bill_number":"HB2640","title":"Authorizing the Governor to appoint an additional member to the Surface Mine Board that represents the interest of labor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of appointments to the Surface Mine Board by one member and to require that the additional member is appointed from a list submitted by the major union representing coal miners to represent the view point of the working miners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2640/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2640&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27493,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2642/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2642&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":27494,"bill_number":"HB2643","title":"Prohibiting the naming of a publicly funded building, road, structure or project which receives any operating or construction moneys from state sources or state taxpayers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit  the naming of a publicly funded building, road, structure or project which receives any operating or construction moneys from state sources or state taxpayers   for a living, elected official by any governmental entity.  The bill also provides that any responsible governmental official authorizing the naming of a building, road, structure or project for a living elected official is liable to the governmental entity for any costs incurred by a violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2643/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2643&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":27495,"bill_number":"HB2644","title":"Relating to prohibiting the establishment of new methadone treatment programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the establishment of new methadone treatment programs and clinics in this state except for programs and clinics operated by comprehensive community mental health centers and to require all private and community mental health center methadone treatment programs to monitor each patient's pharmacy registry each month in an effort to prevent the practice of doctor-shopping.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2644/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2644&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27496,"bill_number":"HB2645","title":"Providing one-time supplements to all annuitants when they reach the age of seventy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a supplement of three percent to be paid to all annuitants of the Public Employees' Retirement and Teachers' Retirement Systems at the time they reach the age of seventy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2645/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2645&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27497,"bill_number":"HB2646","title":"Defining the term \"Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan\" in the public employees insurance act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the term \"Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan\" in the Public Employees Insurance Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2646/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2646&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27498,"bill_number":"HB2647","title":"Prohibiting the establishment of methadone treatment programs and clinics except those operated by comprehensive community mental health centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the Commissioner of Health shall prohibit the establishment of a new methadone treatment program or facility after July 1, 2009, except those established at comprehensive mental health centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2647/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2647&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27499,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2648/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2648&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":27500,"bill_number":"HB2650","title":"Eliminating the sales tax on food effective the first day of July, two thousand nine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the sales tax on food beginning July 1, 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2650/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2650&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Porter"},
{"bill_id":27501,"bill_number":"HB2655","title":"Providing crime watch members coverage under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance health coverage plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide health and life insurance coverage for Crime Watch Members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2655/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2655&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27502,"bill_number":"HB2656","title":"Relating to appraisement of estates of deceased persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that personal representatives of estates in wrongful death actions need not file appraisements, as the value of the claim is undetermined at the time of appointment; and to provide that such settlements or jury awards are nonprobate assets of an estate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2656/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2656&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":27503,"bill_number":"HB2657","title":"Requiring write-in candidates for public office to pay a filing fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require write-in candidates for public office to pay a filing fee for the office sought and to provide for distribution of the fee in the same manner as other candidates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2657/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2657&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":27504,"bill_number":"HB2661","title":"Including roads that serve more than one family in the state road system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include roads that serve more than one family in the state road system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2661/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2661&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":27505,"bill_number":"HB2663","title":"Expanding the power of municipal parking authority officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant parking meter attendants the authority to ticket all parking violations not just tickets for expired meters.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2663/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2663&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":27506,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2664/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2664&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":27507,"bill_number":"HB2665","title":"Authorizing mixed martial arts competitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize mixed martial arts competitions.  The State Athletic Commission has rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2665/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2665&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27508,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2666/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2666&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27509,"bill_number":"HB2667","title":"Permitting motor vehicle dealers to sell certain motor vehicles on an \"as is\" basis without a warranty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit licensed dealers of new and used motor vehicles to sell or offer for sale used motor vehicles costing $1,000 or less or having been driven seventy-five thousand or more miles on an \"as is\" basis and without any warranty, express or implied.  The dealer would be required to post upon the windshield a conspicuous statement that the vehicle is to be sold \"as is\" and without warranty and the purchaser would be required to execute a statement indicating his or her knowledge of that fact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2667/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2667&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":27510,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2668/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2668&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":27511,"bill_number":"HB2669","title":"Providing an exemption from gross income for certain members of volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of volunteer fire departments who have successfully completed required training and who have two years of service to exempt $500 from their gross income, for state personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2669/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2669&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":27512,"bill_number":"HB2670","title":"Giving all school personnel, including teachers and service personnel and retired teachers a raise","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give all school personnel a six percent salary increase.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2670/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2670&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27513,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2671/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2671&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":27514,"bill_number":"HB2675","title":"Sexually Oriented Businesses Regulation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate sexually oriented businesses to promote the morals and general welfare of the citizens of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2675/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2675&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27515,"bill_number":"HB2676","title":"Prohibiting elected or appointed officials from using public funds to purchase, distribute or disseminate certain items and publications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit elected or appointed officials from using public funds to purchase, distribute or disseminate certain items and publications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2676/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2676&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27516,"bill_number":"HB2679","title":"Providing a tax credit to medical providers in an amount equal to their investment in electronic medical record technology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  provide a tax credit to medical providers in an amount equal to their investment in electronic medical record technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2679/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2679&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27517,"bill_number":"HB2680","title":"Relating to increasing the environmental protection advisory council membership to nine members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the membership of the Environmental Protection Advisory Council from seven to nine members.  Under the bill the new members represent agricultural and forestry interests.  The bill also provides for meetings on the call of members, appointment of technical advisory committees and it specifically allows the council to submit suggestions to the secretary of environmental protection for proposed legislative rules and amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2680/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2680&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":27518,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2681/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2681&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27519,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2683/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2683&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27520,"bill_number":"HB2693","title":"Including testing for illegal drugs in newborns","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  expand newborn testing to include testing for illegal drugs in newborns.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2693/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2693&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":27521,"bill_number":"HB2699","title":"Establishing breeding restrictions for aggressive or vicious dogs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  establish breeding restrictions for aggressive or vicious dogs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2699/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2699&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27522,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2700/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2700&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27523,"bill_number":"HB2706","title":"Relating to exempting physicians from obtaining Medicaid preauthorization for certain medical conditions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain physicians from obtaining Medicaid preauthorization before dispensing or prescribing immunosuppressives or medications for treatment of cancer, human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome or hepatitis C or who are in need of transplant immunosuppressives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2706/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2706&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27524,"bill_number":"HB2708","title":"Exempting certain income received by retired federal employees from the personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a state income tax exemption to retired federal employees retirement pensions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2708/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2708&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27525,"bill_number":"HB2709","title":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired under the Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost-of-living increase, based on the annual increase in the consumer price index, for persons under the Teachers Retirement System  that are at least sixty years of age and that have received retirement payments for at least five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2709/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2709&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27526,"bill_number":"HB2712","title":"Relating to rule making requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services","description":"This bill, if enacted, would compel the Department of Health and Human Services to establish filing, notice, public comment and hearing requirements relating to any proposed changes to any of its rules, policies, and plans regarding the public the type or amount of public assistance benefits or services provided or eligibility for benefits or services.  The DHHR would also be empowered with emergency rule-making powers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2712/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2712&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":27527,"bill_number":"HB2714","title":"Specifying the types of topics that are to be covered in school programs on personal finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to identify the types of topics to be included in courses on personal finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2714/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2714&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27528,"bill_number":"HB2715","title":"The Economic Fairness Act of 2009","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the economic fairness act and encourage economic development in counties with high unemployment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2715/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2715&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":27529,"bill_number":"HB2717","title":"Requiring physicians performing abortions take steps designed to save the life of any aborted live fetus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  require physicians to take steps designed to save the life of a child delivered alive during an abortion procedure.  The bill also prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2717/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2717&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":27530,"bill_number":"HB2718","title":"Authorizing public school teachers to purchase one personal computer and related devices per year from the state contract for use outside the classroom","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the director of purchasing to promulgate a rule authorizing public school teachers to purchase one personal computer and related devices per year from the state contract for use outside the classroom.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2718/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2718&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":27531,"bill_number":"HB2720","title":"Genetic Information Privacy Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the confidentiality of genetic test results and to limit the use of genetic information by health insurers. This bill is based on suggested legislation published by the Council of State Governments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2720/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2720&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":27532,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2721/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2721&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":27533,"bill_number":"HB2725","title":"Suspending the future issuing of new video lottery licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to suspend the future issuing of new video lottery licenses; no new licenses may be issued unless expressly authorized by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2725/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2725&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":27534,"bill_number":"HB2730","title":"Authorizing a tax credit for new teachers in critical needs areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a tax credit for new teachers in critical needs areas.  It requires the State Board of Education to determine standards defining \"critical needs areas\" in both subject areas and geographic areas.  The tax credit for the first three years of employment in such an area shall equal the teachers' liability for personal income taxes.  If the teacher continues to teach in a critical needs area for another five years, the tax credit is equal to 50% of the tax liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2730/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2730&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":27535,"bill_number":"HB2732","title":"Requiring county boards of education to employ a certified library media specialist in each county school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to  employ a certified library media specialist in each county school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2732/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2732&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27536,"bill_number":"HB2735","title":"Changing the membership of the State Conservation Committee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the membership of the State Conservation Committee, staffing and auditing requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2735/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2735&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":27537,"bill_number":"HB2736","title":"Relating to rules governing the operation of motor boats on lakes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the use of motors exceeding nine horsepower in the operation of motorboats on lakes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2736/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2736&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27538,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2741/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2741&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":27539,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2746/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2746&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":27540,"bill_number":"HB2751","title":"Exempting nonprofit corporations from paying prevailing wages in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt nonprofit corporations from paying prevailing wages for certain improvements when the cost of the improvement is $50,000 and under.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2751/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2751&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":27541,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2754/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2754&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":27542,"bill_number":"HB2755","title":"Authorizing the Department of Transportation to take control of an emergency scene on a highway","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2755/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2755&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":27543,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2768/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2768&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27544,"bill_number":"HB2769","title":"Eliminating the requirement that the Division of Highways post signs indicating the type of surveillance equipment used to determine speed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that the Division of Highways post signs indicating the type of surveillance equipment used to determine the speed of a moving vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2769/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2769&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":27545,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2772/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2772&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27546,"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":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2773/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2773&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":27547,"bill_number":"HB2774","title":"Allowing any party in a bankruptcy proceeding to compel the bankruptcy trustee to disclose certain information","description":"The bill shall allow any party in a bankruptcy proceeding to compel the trustee to disclose the exact disposition of any property by the trustee, as well as any compensation derived by the trustee in said proceeding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2774/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2774&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27548,"bill_number":"HB2775","title":"Exempting antique cars from taxation and fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt antique cars from taxation and fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2775/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2775&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":27549,"bill_number":"HB2777","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2777/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2777&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":27550,"bill_number":"HB2778","title":"Preventing a reduction in the annuity of a person who retires with disability retirement at age sixty-five","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent a reduction in the annuity of a person who retires with disability retirement at age sixty-five.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2778/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2778&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":27551,"bill_number":"HB2780","title":"Emergency Credentialing for Health Care Providers Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"Emergency Credentialing for Health Care Providers Act\" which requires the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to establish a registry of emergency health care providers.  It authorizes the secretary to designate all or a part of a health care facility or other location as an emergency health care center; authorizes the secretary to direct health care providers during emergencies; and requires emergency health care providers to comply with an emergency plan and credentialing plan.  The bill provides that emergency health care providers and other health care providers who volunteer to perform emergency health care services without compensation are agents of the state for the purpose of any claims arising out of those services.  And, the bill requires the secretary to promulgate legislative rules to implement provisions of this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2780/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2780&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":27552,"bill_number":"HB2783","title":"Creating a criminal felony offense of aggravated assault or battery of a child or a person who is mentally incapacitated","description":"The purpose of this bill is to creating a criminal felony offense of aggravated assault or battery of a child or a person who is mentally incapacitated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2783/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2783&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27553,"bill_number":"HB2784","title":"Establishing prevailing hourly rates to be used in connection with the construction of public improvements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Labor to base the determination of prevailing rates on statistics made available by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and to provide  county commissions with the authority to review the determination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2784/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2784&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27554,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2785/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2785&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":27555,"bill_number":"HB2786","title":"Authorizing Class I and II municipalities to regulate taxies and taxi stands","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit Class I and Class II municipalities to regulate taxi stands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2786/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2786&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":27556,"bill_number":"HB2791","title":"Relating to any income derived from the West Virginia Teachers Retirement System and any other income received by active public school teacher or service personnel being subtracted from federal adjusted gross income","description":"This bill shall permit any income derived from the West Virginia State Teachers Retirement System received by each individual retired public school teacher and service personnel, as well as any income received by each individual active public school teacher and service personnel pursuant to the carrying out of their duties in such positions to be subtracted from federal adjusted gross income for state personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2791/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2791&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27557,"bill_number":"HB2793","title":"Reducing state income tax liability for certain retired public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce state income tax liability for certain retired public employees and increase the amount of retirement income received from certain state and federal retirement systems that is excluded from the calculation of income subject to state personal income taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2793/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2793&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":27558,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2796/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2796&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27559,"bill_number":"HB2797","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2797/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2797&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27560,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2800/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2800&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":27561,"bill_number":"HB2804","title":"Preventing a professional educator from taking a coaching position away from a current coach","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent a professional educator from taking a coaching position away from a current coach because he or she is not a professional educator.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2804/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2804&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":27562,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2806/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2806&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":27563,"bill_number":"HB2808","title":"Providing a procedure for removal of county, district or municipal officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow local governments to remove, for just cause, any appointments that they currently have the authority to make.  The bill provides a procedure for removal of county, district or municipal officers and a procedure for removal of members appointed to county or municipal boards, authorities or commissions for fixed terms that requires written notice of intent to remove.  The bill allows an appointed member to object in writing to removal and requires a hearing when a member objects to removal.  The bill also requires a written decision after a removal hearing that includes findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting the decision whether or not to remove a member of a board, authority or commission.  The bill authorizes the appeal of a decision to circuit court and requires written decisions when removing members who fail to  respond to notice of intent to remove.  The bill additionally authorizes appointment of persons to fill vacancies created when a member is removed and makes technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2808/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2808&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":27564,"bill_number":"HB2809","title":"Exempting all gallons of gasoline and propane gas for any church, religious sect, society or denomination from the excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt all gallons of gasoline and propane gas for any church, religious sect, society or denomination or for the use or benefit of any church, religious sect, society or denomination as consumption use from the excise tax on gasoline or special fuel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2809/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2809&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27565,"bill_number":"HB2810","title":"Providing salary increases for deputies with college degrees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide salary increases for deputies with college degrees.  The bill allows the county commission to elect whether to implement the salary increases mandated in subsection (a) or to implement a tuition and text book expense reimbursement program which would require increases in salary to the extent of one half of the mandated increases in subsection (a).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2810/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2810&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":27566,"bill_number":"HB2842","title":"Issuing a special \"Family of an Officer Killed in the Line of Duty\" license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the issuance of a special \"Family of an Officer Killed in the Line of Duty\" license plate and assessing a special initial application fee and a special annual fee for the special license plate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2842/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2842&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":27567,"bill_number":"HB2844","title":"Relating to the adoption of the 2008 National Electric Code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  provide for adoption of the 2008 National Electric Code and updates of the code every three years.  The bill also requires the State Fire Marshal to notify the public of adopted changes in that code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2844/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2844&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":27568,"bill_number":"HB2846","title":"Relating to criminalizing abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the continued enforcement of §61-2-8 in circumstances under which federal or state court decisions nullify §61-2-8; and to provide that §61-2-8 shall immediately resume its effects in the event that federal or state court decisions shall no longer affect §61-2-8.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2846/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2846&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27569,"bill_number":"HB2847","title":"Prohibiting the use of the body of a fetus for certain purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of the body of an unborn baby for any medical experimentation or scientific investigation, except as necessary to diagnose a disease or condition suspected to exist in the mother's or fetus's body. The bill also prescribes criminal penalties for violation of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2847/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2847&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":27570,"bill_number":"HB2848","title":"Requiring development of a program for payment of personal needs funds to Medicaid recipients in nursing homes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require development of program for payment of personal needs funds to Medicaid recipients in nursing homes in the amount of $75 a month.  This amount is in addition to sums received from Medicaid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2848/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2848&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27571,"bill_number":"HB2850","title":"Requiring recipients of state assistance to show photo identification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require recipients of public assistance to show  photo identification when receiving or using those benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2850/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2850&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27572,"bill_number":"HB2851","title":"Relating to the sale of municipal public utility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that in the sale of a public utility by a municipality, the municipality shall receive at least fifty percent of the replacement costs for the utility in the sale.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2851/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2851&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27573,"bill_number":"HB2852","title":"Eliminating charges by public utilities for meter reading and minimum bill fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate charges imposed by public utilities for meter reading and minimum bill fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2852/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2852&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27574,"bill_number":"HB2853","title":"Prohibiting the reporting of credit scoring as a part of a credit report","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the reporting of credit  scoring as a part of a credit report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2853/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2853&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27575,"bill_number":"HB2854","title":"Extending permanent total disability benefits to workers' compensation benefits claimants for life","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extending permanent total disability benefits to claimants for life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2854/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2854&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27576,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2855/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2855&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27577,"bill_number":"HB2857","title":"Prohibiting elected state officials from becoming a lobbyist for two years after their term of office expires","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit elected state officials from lobbying before two years after their term of office expires.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2857/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2857&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":27578,"bill_number":"HB2858","title":"Requiring insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide insurance for the detection and treatment of autism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2858/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2858&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27579,"bill_number":"HB2861","title":"Repealing the one hundred forty day limitation that a retired school teacher may teach in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal §18-9A-38, thus eliminating the one hundred forty day limitation that a retired teacher may teach in public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2861/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2861&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":27580,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2862/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2862&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":27581,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2864/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2864&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":27582,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2866/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2866&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":27583,"bill_number":"HB2871","title":"Verifying legal employment status of workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all employers in West Virginia to verify legal employment status of workers by requiring employers to register with and utilize the electronic verification of work authorization program of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996, Public Law 104-208, Division C, Section 403(a); 8 USC Section 1324a, and operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, known as the E-Verify Program.  The bill provides new definitions and also provides dates by which employers are to meet the verification requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2871/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2871&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":27584,"bill_number":"HB2873","title":"Requiring assessors to create a cost of housing index","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Tax Commissioner to annually file a report with the Legislature containing information indicating the average cost of residential housing in each county and how the costs compare on a county by county basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2873/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2873&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":27585,"bill_number":"HB2874","title":"Providing a rebuttable presumption that a firefighter has developed a pulmonary disease or sustained a cardiovascular injury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a rebuttable presumption for a volunteer firefighter who has developed a pulmonary disease or sustained a cardiovascular injury for workers' compensation benefits provided certain conditions of employment have been met. The bill eliminates the rebuttable presumption that cardiovascular disease is a compensable injury for firefighters. The bill also changes the six month time frame for certain firefighter injuries to six weeks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2874/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2874&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":27586,"bill_number":"HB2876","title":"Reinstating the license of a person within thirty days upon receiving the applicable proof of compliance","description":"This bill shall require the division to reinstate the license of a person within thirty days upon the division receiving the applicable proof of compliance from the person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2876/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2876&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27587,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2879/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2879&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27588,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2883/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2883&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27589,"bill_number":"HB2888","title":"Requiring the DHHR to provide matching funds for trust income disbursed to support autistic minors","description":"This bill shall require the Department of Health and Human Resources to provide matching funds up to $2,000, dollar for dollar each calendar year, to any funds donated by the parents of a minor into a trust account created after the minor has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, with the money from said trust to be disbursed to help pay expenses for the care of said minor and otherwise be exempt for state income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2888/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2888&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":27590,"bill_number":"HB2890","title":"Providing low-income workers with a refundable state tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide low-income workers with a refundable state tax credit based on the federal Earned Income Tax Credits.  Current law provides for a nonrefundable tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2890/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2890&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":27591,"bill_number":"HB2892","title":"Increasing any award of just compensation to a property owner for eminent domain takings by nongovernment entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase any award of just compensation to a property owner by twenty-five percent for eminent domain takings by nongovernment entities. The bill also provides for a twenty-five percent increase in compensation for takings by government entities that are transferred to nongovernment entities within ten years of the original taking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2892/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2892&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27592,"bill_number":"HB2895","title":"Determining the value of a motor vehicle in a claim","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the use of the most recent version of a nationally accepted \"official used car guide\" for setting the value of a motor vehicle in a claim.  The bill also requires the Insurance Commissioner to identify and make available to the public the most recent nationally accepted \"official used car guide\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2895/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2895&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":27593,"bill_number":"HB2896","title":"Requiring banks to show good cause for calling a business loan due before maturity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require banks to show good cause for calling a business loan due before maturity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2896/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2896&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":27594,"bill_number":"HB2897","title":"Authorizing insurance to married workers without children at reduced rates under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize insurance to married workers without children at reduced rates under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2897/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2897&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27595,"bill_number":"HB2899","title":"Adding Tramadol to Schedule IV of the West Virginia Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  add Tramadol to Schedule IV of the West Virginia Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2899/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2899&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":27596,"bill_number":"HB2905","title":"Increasing the distance required for surface mining activity in relation to cemeteries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the buffer zone for surface mining blasting to a distance of three hundred feet consistent with the buffer zone for dwellings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2905/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2905&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":27597,"bill_number":"HB2906","title":"Prohibiting persons who are not licensed physicians from performing an abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  prohibit persons who are not licensed physicians from performing an abortion in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2906/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2906&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":27598,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2907/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2907&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27599,"bill_number":"HB2909","title":"Exempting certain construction projects performed on behalf of county or municipal governments from the prevailing wage laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt construction performed on behalf of any county or municipal government from the prevailing wage laws for those construction projects under $200,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2909/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2909&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":27600,"bill_number":"HB2910","title":"Increasing the minimum number of magisterial districts in a county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum number of magisterial districts in a county from three to four.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2910/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2910&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":27601,"bill_number":"HB2912","title":"Creating a board and fund to be used to maintain abandoned cemeteries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a fund and board which will oversee the upkeep and beautification of cemeteries which have been abandoned by private corporations or people.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2912/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2912&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":27602,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2917/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2917&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":27603,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2919/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2919&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27604,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2923/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2923&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":27605,"bill_number":"HB2927","title":"Requiring the Legislature to approve changes in costs imposed by the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Legislature to approve changes in costs imposed by the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance board instead of being approved by promulgation of new rules proposed by the board's director.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2927/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2927&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27606,"bill_number":"HB2928","title":"Clarifying procedures for protection of graves and burial sites","description":"The purpose of the bill is to preserve and protect family cemeteries by clarifying procedures for protection of graves and burial sites, clarifying when disturbance is a crime and enhancing the opportunity for public access to cemeteries on private land and for public involvement to petition to excavate graves.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2928/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2928&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":27607,"bill_number":"HB2930","title":"Including volunteer firefighters within the Public Employees Insurance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to the inclusion of volunteer firefighters within the Public Employees Insurance Act and requiring the county commissions to pay either three-fourths or the full amount of premiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2930/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2930&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27608,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2932/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2932&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":27609,"bill_number":"HB2934","title":"Clarifying language relating to redemption of property","description":"The purpose of the bill is to clarify  language relating to redemption of property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2934/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2934&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":27610,"bill_number":"HB2935","title":"Allowing bona fide nonresident landowners or their children, or parents, to hunt, fish or trap on their own land without obtaining a license","description":"This bill shall allow bona fide nonresident landowners or their children, or parents, to hunt, trap or fish on their own land during open season in accordance with the laws applying to such hunting, trapping and fishing without obtaining a license to do so unless such lands have been designated as a wildlife refuge or preserve.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2935/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2935&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27611,"bill_number":"HB2936","title":"Restoring or keeping intact scenic views by coal and timber operators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require restoring or keeping intact scenic views by coal and timber operators operating in those areas.  It allows residents to petition county commissions to revoke part of permits to enforce the intent of the statutes and requires the appropriate state agencies to cooperate in enforcing intent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2936/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2936&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27612,"bill_number":"HB2937","title":"Allowing members of the board of banking and financial institutions to receive compensation for travel expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of the Board of Banking and Financial Institutions to receive compensation for travel expenses incurred while attending board meetings and in accordance with state regulations and policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2937/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2937&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":27613,"bill_number":"HB2938","title":"Relating to the conversion of other financial institutions to state-chartered banks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit any bank, thrift or credit union organized under the laws of the United States or any other state to use this article to effect a conversion to a state chartered bank.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2938/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2938&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":27614,"bill_number":"HB2939","title":"Providing for the issuance of a special \"Disabled Veteran\" license plate for motorcycles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the issuance of a special \"Disabled Veteran\" license plate for motorcycles, and assessing a special initial application fee and a special annual fee therefor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2939/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2939&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":27615,"bill_number":"HB2940","title":"Exempting funeral establishments and authorized representatives of the deceased from any sales tax regarding goods and services","description":"This bill shall exempt funeral establishments and authorized representatives of the deceased from any sales tax regarding goods and services funeral establishments otherwise provide in the course of its business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2940/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2940&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27616,"bill_number":"HB2941","title":"Providing for the issuance of a special \"In God We Trust\" license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the issuance of a special \"In God We Trust\" license plate and assessing a special initial application fee and a special annual fee for the special license plate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2941/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2941&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27617,"bill_number":"HB2942","title":"Prohibiting subsidies to entities that perform abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit subsidies to entities that perform abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2942/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2942&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":27618,"bill_number":"HB2943","title":"Exempting veterans of the Armed Forces or any reserve component from having to obtain a license to hunt, trap or fish","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt hunting and fishing licensees for all veterans of the Armed Forces or any reserve component thereof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2943/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2943&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27619,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2944/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2944&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27620,"bill_number":"HB2946","title":"Permitting running lamps on motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and mopeds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit running lamps on motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and mopeds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2946/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2946&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":27621,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2948/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2948&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":27622,"bill_number":"HB2951","title":"Increasing the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fine for overtaking and passing a school bus stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2951/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2951&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":27623,"bill_number":"HB2953","title":"Providing for the issuance of a special \"Animal Friendly\" license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the issuance of a special \"Animal Friendly\" license plate and assessing a special initial application fee and a special annual fee for the special license plate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2953/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2953&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":27624,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2955/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2955&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27625,"bill_number":"HB2956","title":"Prohibiting the finance board pursuant to the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act from increasing the types and levels of costs to applicable current and retired employees during the 2010 and 2011 plan years","description":"This bill shall prohibit the Finance Board pursuant to the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act to increase the types and levels of cost to applicable current and retired employees during the 2010 and 2011 plan years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2956/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2956&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27626,"bill_number":"HB2962","title":"Raising the maximum personal income tax exemption for persons over the age of sixty-five and for persons who are totally disabled","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the maximum personal income tax exemption for persons over the age of sixty- five and for persons who are totally disabled, for the next three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2962/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2962&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":27627,"bill_number":"HB2964","title":"Relating to issuance of renewal license certificate to motor vehicle dealers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide situations when renewal license certificate to motor vehicle dealers may be issued to dealers who sell less than eighteen vehicles in a year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2964/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2964&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27628,"bill_number":"HB2966","title":"Requiring both parents to be equally responsible for a child's funeral expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require both legal parents to be equally responsible for a child's funeral expenses. 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2966/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2966&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27629,"bill_number":"HB2967","title":"Encouraging teachers who have achieved a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate to renew their certifications when they expire after ten years, and continuing the salary bonus for renewed certificates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage teachers who have achieved a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate to renew their certifications when they expire after ten years.  The bill continues the salary bonus for renewed certificates and provides for reimbursement of renewal fees.  The bill also continues bonus eligibility if the holder accepts employment as principal or assistant or in another school level instructional leadership position.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2967/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2967&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":27630,"bill_number":"HB2973","title":"Providing for the issuance of special registration plates bearing the logo, symbol, insignia, letters or words demonstrating association with or support for the Friends of Coal organization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the issuance of special registration plates bearing this logo, symbol, insignia, letters or words demonstrating association with or support for the Friends of Coal organization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2973/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2973&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27631,"bill_number":"HB2974","title":"Abolishing the one-vote straight ticket voting in all general and special elections within West Virginia","description":"This bill shall abolish the one-vote straight-ticket voting in all general and special elections within West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2974/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2974&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":27632,"bill_number":"HB2978","title":"Relating to the practice of optometry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize optometrists to perform the clinical practices for which they are trained, including treatment of the eye, performing certain procedures, dispensing or administering certain drugs and ordering laboratory and diagnostic tests.  The bill requires the Board of Optometry to promulgate rules limiting the practices of optometrists and establishing a drug formulary for optometrists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2978/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2978&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":27633,"bill_number":"HB2979","title":"Adopting guidelines to permit pharmacists to prescribe medications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Board of Pharmacy to adopt guidelines to permit pharmacists to prescribe medications; and develop an approved list of those medications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2979/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2979&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":27634,"bill_number":"HB2982","title":"Modifying the definition of \"shallow\" and \"deep\" wells to allow a shallow well to be drilled deeper","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the definitions of \"shallow\" and \"deep\" wells to allow a shallow well to be drilled deeper and provide clarity to both definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2982/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2982&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Ross"},
{"bill_id":27635,"bill_number":"HB2991","title":"Requiring additional lighting and reflector equipment of certain vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  require additional lighting and reflector equipment of certain vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2991/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2991&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27636,"bill_number":"HB2993","title":"Prohibiting any member of the Legislature from fund-raising during any session","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit members of the Legislature from fund-raising during any session of the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2993/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2993&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":27637,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2995/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2995&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27638,"bill_number":"HB2996","title":"Requiring bank transactions involving savings and checking accounts to be posted at the time of the transaction and not the next day","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require bank transactions involving savings and checking accounts to be posted at the time of the transaction and not the next day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2996/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2996&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27639,"bill_number":"HB2997","title":"Requiring commissioners of the public service commission to be elected","description":"The purpose of this bill to require the three commissioners of the Public Service Commission to be elected to six year terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2997/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2997&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":27640,"bill_number":"HB3002","title":"Allowing private citizens the freedom to enter into private contracts for health care services or health care coverage or both","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow private citizens the freedom to enter into private contracts for health care services or health care coverage or both.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3002/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3002&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27641,"bill_number":"HB3004","title":"Permitting individual taxpayers a modification to state income tax for medical expenses exceeding two percent of their federal adjusted gross income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit individual taxpayers a modification to state income tax for medical expenses exceeding two percent of their federal adjusted gross income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3004/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3004&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":27642,"bill_number":"HB3009","title":"Changing the definition of \"construction\" to only include projects whose total costs are more than $200,000 in the prevailing wage law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the definition of \"construction\" to only include projects whose total costs are more than $200,000 in the prevailing wage law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3009/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3009&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":27643,"bill_number":"HB3013","title":"Prohibiting a cheif deputy sheriff from engaging in certain political activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a chief deputy sheriff from engaging in certain political activities.  The bill prohibits a chief deputy sheriff from soliciting contributions from anyone employed in a sheriff's office.  The bill also prohibits the chief deputy sheriff from using official authority to influence or interfere with the nomination or election of any candidate or the passage or defeat of a ballot measure.  Additionally, the bill prohibits the chief deputy sheriff from coercing anyone to pay, lend or contribute to any organization supporting a nomination, election or defeat of a ballot issue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3013/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3013&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":27644,"bill_number":"HB3014","title":"Requiring all governmental documents to be printed in English","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all government documents to be printed in English.  It provides definitions and permitting a civil action to enforce the provisions of the article and recovery of costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3014/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3014&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":27645,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3019/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3019&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":27646,"bill_number":"HB3021","title":"Medication Administration by Certified Medicine Aides Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a program to permit medicine aides who are certified to administer certain drugs in licensed nursing homes. The bill sets forth the qualifications of certified medicine aides, establishes training curricula and competency evaluations for certified medicine aides The bill requires a facility's records that authorizes certified medicine aides to be available for review. The bill also requires facilities that permit certified medicine aides to administer drugs to have an administrative monitoring system.  The bill permits fees to be set and collected. Additionally, the bill  authorizes rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3021/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3021&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":27647,"bill_number":"HB3023","title":"Relating to oil and gas surface owner's bill of rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enhance the exercise of the state's police powers regarding the rights of surface owners and drillers when oil and gas wells are drilled on the surface owner's land by:","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3023/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3023&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27648,"bill_number":"HB3025","title":"Raising the county board of education pay to that of the county commissioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the county board of education pay to that of the county commissioners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3025/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3025&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":27649,"bill_number":"HB3026","title":"Providing a two-tiered personal income tax credit to parents or legal guardians who provide home or private, primary or secondary education for their children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a two-tiered personal income tax credit to parents or legal guardians who provide home or private, primary or secondary education for their children.  The tax credit will be effective upon the completion of a school year and available at a rate per child of $1000 for home schooling and $2,000 for private schooling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3026/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3026&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27650,"bill_number":"HB3034","title":"Giving county litter control officers the authority to issue citations for not having proof of proper disposal of garbage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give county litter control officers the authority to issue citations for not having proof of proper disposal of garbage and for creating, contributing or allowing an open dump to exist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3034/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3034&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":27651,"bill_number":"HB3040","title":"Expanding the insurance fraud unit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the West Virginia Insurance Fraud unit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3040/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3040&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":27652,"bill_number":"HB3054","title":"Clarifying that the Real Estate Division of the Department of Administration has the power and duty of acquiring and disposing of real property, contracting for third-party real estate services and billing spending units for costs of such services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Real Estate Division of the Department of Administration has the power and duty of acquiring and disposing of real property, contracting for third-party real estate services and billing spending units for the actual costs of such third-party services; excepting the deposit of revenues derived from wireless communication tower leases on property subject to a pledge of its revenues in connection with a bond issue into the General Revenue Fund; and creating a special revenue fund for the acquisition of real property and payment of associated costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3054/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3054&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":27653,"bill_number":"HB3055","title":"Relating to environmental permitting of surface coal mining and correcting antiquated language","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct antiquated language with respect to the state agencies charged with cooperating with the Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that permit applicants comply with certain fiscal and reporting requirements imposed by the state's unemployment compensation and workers' compensation laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3055/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3055&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27654,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3059/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3059&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":27655,"bill_number":"HB3060","title":"Prohibiting the establishment of new methadone treatment programs and clinics except for programs operated as community health centers and requiring all community health center methadone programs to monitor patient's pharmacy registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the establishment of new methadone treatment programs and clinics in this state except for programs and clinics operated as comprehensive community mental health centers and to require all private and community mental health center methadone treatment programs to monitor each patient's pharmacy registry each month in an effort to prevent the practice of doctor-shopping.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3060/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3060&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27656,"bill_number":"HB3061","title":"Increasing the spending limits on contracts involving the expenditure by a public service district for construction work or for the purchase of equipment and improvements, without seeking competitive bids","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the spending limits on contracts involving the expenditure by a public service district for construction work or for the purchase of equipment and improvements, extensions or replacements, without seeking competitive bids.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3061/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3061&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Ross"},
{"bill_id":27657,"bill_number":"HB3062","title":"Providing that the amount of required acreage for bird hunting preserves may be one hundred acres for privately owned commercial shooting preserves","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the amount of required acreage for bird hunting preserves may be one hundred acres for privately owned commercial shooting preserves.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3062/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3062&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":27658,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3067/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3067&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":27659,"bill_number":"HB3069","title":"Providing medical and nonmedical exemptions from mandatory immunizations for school children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  provide medical and nonmedical exemptions from mandatory immunizations for school children; require parental or guardian affidavit of conscientious or religious belief; require parents and guardians to assert their beliefs in an affidavit and to present an affidavit affirming that they have completed an educational course regarding the risks and benefits of immunizations; provide that the affidavit be provided before the exemption may apply; provide rule-making authority to the Commissioner of the Bureau  for  Public Health;  and provide that the Legislature has the sole authority to add or delete required vaccinations or exemptions for school attendance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3069/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3069&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27660,"bill_number":"HB3070","title":"Allowing nonprofit organizations to hold up to two charitable Texas hold'em tournaments per year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for nonprofit organizations to hold up to two charitable Texas hold'em tournaments per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3070/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3070&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":27661,"bill_number":"HB3073","title":"Exempting from the excise tax on property transfers property that is transferred from an individual to a wholly-owned corporation or a wholly-owned limited liability company","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from the excise tax on property transfers property that is transferred from an individual to a wholly-owned corporation or a wholly-owned limited liability company.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3073/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3073&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":27662,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3081/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3081&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":27663,"bill_number":"HB3088","title":"Allowing parents or the school to serve sweets during the holidays if the school receives parental or guardian consent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow parents or the school to serve sweets during the holidays if the school receives parental or guardian consent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3088/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3088&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27664,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3089/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3089&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27665,"bill_number":"HB3090","title":"Requiring a seventy-two hour waiting period before the Legislature votes on the state budget for final passage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a budget bill to be made publicly available for seventy-two hours prior to voting on final passage.  The bill also requires any amendments be made publicly available twenty-four hours prior to any vote.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3090/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3090&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27666,"bill_number":"HB3091","title":"Budget and Spending Transparency Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a searchable online database containing past and recent budget and expenditure information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3091/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3091&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27667,"bill_number":"HB3092","title":"Providing that certain beneficiaries in the State Teachers Retirement System receive an annuity when an eligible spouse has not redeemed the accumulated contributions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that certain beneficiaries receive an annuity when an eligible spouse has not redeemed the accumulated contributions after the death of the contributor spouse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3092/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3092&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27668,"bill_number":"HB3094","title":"Prohibiting the publication of the consideration paid for the sale of real estate or the amount of any lien on the real property subject to the sale","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the publication of the consideration paid for the sale of real estate or the amount of any lien on the real property subject to the sale.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3094/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3094&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":27669,"bill_number":"HB3096","title":"Providing tax credits for the sale of locally grown produce","description":"This bill provides tax credits for the producers and buyers of locally grown produce that is sold within the state. 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3096/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3096&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":27670,"bill_number":"HB3097","title":"Preventing predatory lending practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the causes of the current foreclosure crisis and generally protect consumers from losing their homes as a result of the subprime and other lenders' overreaching practices and contract provisions, the significance of which consumers cannot be expected to understand. 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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3097/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3097&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":27671,"bill_number":"HB3099","title":"Conducting a program to increase awareness and consumption of locally produced foods","description":"The purpose of this bill is to conduct a program by the Department of Agriculture to increase the production and improve the distribution of locally grown foods and related products for local consumption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3099/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3099&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":27672,"bill_number":"HB3107","title":"Issuing special registration plates allowing parking privileges for persons with mobility impairments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a renewal application for a special registration plate to be issued without a certificate from a licensed physician, chiropractor, advanced nurse practitioner or physician's assistant. This would apply only if: (1) A previous application indicated that the applicant's disability was expected to last more than five years or for the applicant's life of the applicant; and (2) The application is for a special registration plate for a vehicle that is registered to the applicant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3107/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3107&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":27673,"bill_number":"HB3108","title":"Requiring the assessor of each county to prepare a new property tax ticket within three months of a deed filing","description":"This bill shall require the assessor of each county, to within three months of a deed filing in the County Clerk's Office of each county, to prepare a new property tax ticket and cause such tax ticket to be mailed, from the County Sheriff's Office, to the new property owner to avoid any lapse in which the new property owner may otherwise incur in paying their property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3108/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3108&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27674,"bill_number":"HB3110","title":"Renaming conservation officers to be natural resources police officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rename conservation officers to be natural resources police officers. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-03-20","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/2/10 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3110/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3110&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":27675,"bill_number":"HB3111","title":"Requiring county commissions to hold one monthly meeting in the evening","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county commissions to regularly schedule and hold one public monthly meeting in the evenings at a place convenient to citizens of the county. The bill states that the meetings are for the purpose of promoting citizens to meaningfully participate in issues that concern the public interest. Bill requires meetings' schedules, agendas and minutes be published in a manner to maximize their distribution within the county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3111/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3111&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":27676,"bill_number":"HB3113","title":"Relating to arts, entertainment and enterprise districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the creation of arts, entertainment and enterprise districts within municipalities or political subdivisions.  The bill provides definitions.  The bill provides for the application process to be followed by the political subdivisions, as determined the Secretary of Commerce. The bill further provides that the Secretary of Commerce may designate arts, entertainment and enterprise districts from among the applicants.  The bill further provides for tax breaks for qualifying artists, property tax credits, and exemptions from the admissions or amusement tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3113/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3113&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":27677,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3114/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3114&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":27678,"bill_number":"HB3115","title":"Requiring the Public Service Commission to promulgate rules for secondary containment systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Service Commission to promulgate rules for secondary containment systems or tank top fitting requirements for railroad tank cars carrying hazardous materials","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3115/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3115&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":27679,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3117/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3117&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":27680,"bill_number":"HB3119","title":"Providing one-time supplements to all annuitants of the Public Employees' Retirement and Teachers' Retirement Systems at the time they reach the age of seventy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a supplement of three percent to be paid to all annuitants of the Public Employees' Retirement and Teachers' Retirement Systems at the time they reach the age of seventy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3119/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3119&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27681,"bill_number":"HB3121","title":"Increasing the salary of public service district board members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salary of public service district board members.  The bill clarifies when salary and expense payments may be made.  It also adds sewer service to the salary schedule for public service districts which contract with others to provide service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3121/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3121&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Ross"},
{"bill_id":27682,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3123/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3123&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":27683,"bill_number":"HB3124","title":"Requiring the Department of Health and Human Resources and Medicaid to provide financial assistance to persons in assisted living facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require  the Department of Health and Human Resources and Medicaid, if applicable and eligible, to provide financial assistance to persons in assisted living facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3124/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3124&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":27684,"bill_number":"HB3126","title":"Requiring the DHHR to annually review and adjust rates it pays to care providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to annually review and adjust rates it pays to care providers to be comparable, on percentage basis, to rates paid to hospitals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3126/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3126&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":27685,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3127/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3127&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27686,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3129/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3129&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":27687,"bill_number":"HB3137","title":"Special Needs Scholarship Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Special Needs Scholarship Program to be administered by the West Virginia State Board of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3137/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3137&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27688,"bill_number":"HB3141","title":"Including larceny of copper ground wires or cables from communications towers sites under crimes against property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include the larceny of copper ground wires or cables from communications towers sites under crimes against property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3141/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3141&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":27689,"bill_number":"HB3143","title":"Rendering cardiac arrest as a compensable injury pursuant to West Virginia Workers' Compensation law","description":"This bill shall render cardiac arrest as a compensable injury pursuant to West Virginia Workers' Compensation law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3143/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3143&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":27690,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3147/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3147&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":27691,"bill_number":"HB3148","title":"Permitting a county sheriff when acting as a conservator to retain five percent of the protected person's estate, up to $250 per year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a county sheriff when acting as a conservator to retain five percent of a protected person's estate, up to $250 per year, for administrative expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3148/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3148&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27692,"bill_number":"HB3149","title":"Changing the board members of public service districts terms from six years to three years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the term of board members of public service districts from six years to three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3149/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3149&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27693,"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":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3152/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3152&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27694,"bill_number":"HB3153","title":"Specifying that federal civil service system retirement income derived from military retirement system pensions that have been converted to federal civil service system pensions is treated as military retirement income for purposes of the modificatio","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the West Virginia personal income tax to cause federal civil service system pension income derived from military retirement system pensions that have been converted into federal civil service system pensions to have the same decreasing modification treatment as military retirement system income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3153/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3153&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Givens"},
{"bill_id":27695,"bill_number":"HB3156","title":"Establishing the West Virginia Voluntary Employee Retirement Accounts Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Voluntary Employee Retirement Accounts Program, a voluntary tax- deferred retirement plan for nongovernmental employers and employees in the State of West Virginia who are without a retirement plan.  Participation by employers and employees is voluntary.  All federal requirements must be met before operations begin.  A trust and an administration account are established.  The bill provides for initial start-up and operations funding of $3 million from the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund, subject to appropriation, and provides for repayment of the amount.  The Treasurer is authorized to collect fees from accounts for operations.  The bill specifically provides that the state and the Treasurer are not liable for any losses or change in value. Information of a personal nature gathered for participation in the program is confidential and not subject to a Freedom of Information Act request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3156/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3156&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27696,"bill_number":"HB3157","title":"Relating to allowing a county board of education to enter into lease-purchase agreements and allowing the School Building Authority to provide one-time grants to a county board of education for that purpose","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a county board of education to enter into a lease-purchase agreement for land, buildings and capital improvements and to allow the School Building Authority to provide one-time grants to a county board of education for these same purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3157/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3157&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":27697,"bill_number":"HB3159","title":"Prohibiting moneys from any state fund or funding source to be expended for any abortion unless the abortion qualifies for federal funding under Medicaid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit moneys from any state fund or funding source to be expended for any abortion unless the abortion qualifies for federal funding under Medicaid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3159/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3159&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27698,"bill_number":"HB3162","title":"Prohibiting coverage for abortions under insurance plans provided under the Public Employees Insurance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit coverage for abortions under insurance plans provided under the Public Employees Insurance Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3162/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3162&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":27699,"bill_number":"HB3165","title":"Repealing article of the code granting a business license to sell drug paraphernalia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal this article which allows a business to acquire a license to sell drug paraphernalia, which eliminates a conflict within the code. §47-19-1, §47-19-2, §47-19-3, §47-19-4, §47-19-5, §47-19-6, §47-19-7 and §47-19-8   are repealed; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3165/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3165&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27700,"bill_number":"HB3166","title":"Health Care Affordability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide tax credits to those people paying for qualified medical expenses, or health insurance, or both medical expenses and health insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3166/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3166&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27701,"bill_number":"HB3168","title":"Creating the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library, creating a library board with the power to operate said library, and providing a method of financing the operation of the library","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the Martinsburg Public Library to the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library. Also, to create a library board with the power to operate the public library.  Finally, to provide a stable method of financing the operation of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3168/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3168&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27702,"bill_number":"HB3175","title":"Adjusting the State Rail Authority's contract authority due to inflation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adjust the State Rail Authority's contract authority due to inflation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3175/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3175&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":27703,"bill_number":"HB3186","title":"Increasing the stipend paid to mentor teachers and enforcing teacher mentor provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the stipend paid to mentor teachers; create a mechanism to enforce the teacher mentor requirements; set forth the criteria for the selection of teacher mentors; allow teacher mentors to be selected from a different school if a qualified teacher is not available in the same school the beginning teacher is assigned to; and to create a summer academy for beginning teachers after their first year of teaching.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3186/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3186&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":27704,"bill_number":"HB3190","title":"Allowing the purchase of service credit for those emergency services officers who transferred into the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System from the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the purchase of service credit for those emergency services officers who transferred from PERS, but had not already purchased this prior to service","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3190/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3190&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":27705,"bill_number":"HB3198","title":"Lengthening the reevaluation cycle of real property and limiting any assessment increase to ten percent in any one year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the reevaluation cycle of real property be lengthened from every three years to every five years. The bill also limits any assessment increase to ten percent in any one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3198/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3198&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":27706,"bill_number":"HB3201","title":"Informing all debtors how long and how much it would cost to simply make the minimum monthly payments in paying off their credit cards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to inform all debtors how long and how much it would cost to simply make the minimum monthly payments in paying off their credit cards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3201/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3201&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tal Hutchins"},
{"bill_id":27707,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3202/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3202&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":27708,"bill_number":"HB3203","title":"Relating to violent crimes against the elderly","description":"The purpose of this bill is to insert a maximum age in which an assailant can receive a mandatory minimum for a crime against an elderly victim.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3203/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3203&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":27709,"bill_number":"HB3204","title":"Allowing a credit against state personal income tax for the purchase of a new wood or pellet stove","description":"This bill shall allow a credit against state personal income tax for the purchase of a new wood or pellet stove, as well as a credit for the purchase of wood pellets within the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3204/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3204&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27710,"bill_number":"HB3205","title":"Allowing individuals to utilize any portion of their federal civil service retirement pension based on credit for military service","description":"This bill shall allow individuals to utilize any portion of their federal civil service retirement pension based on credit for military service to reduce their federal adjusted gross income for West Virginia personal income tax purposes, as well as not prohibiting a claimant from obtaining this modification if the claimant can provide to the State Tax Commissioner a screen print or short form letter from the United States Office of Personnel Management, or its successor, with information pertaining to applicable particular credit for their military service towards their federal civil service retirement pension.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3205/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3205&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Givens"},
{"bill_id":27711,"bill_number":"HB3206","title":"Authorizing the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to sign National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  authorize the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to sign National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits.  The bill also   eliminates a delegation of authority provision and makes a technical correction concerning appeals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3206/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3206&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sam Argento"},
{"bill_id":27712,"bill_number":"HB3212","title":"Changing language about campaign finance reporting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change language about campaign finance reporting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3212/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3212&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":27713,"bill_number":"HB3214","title":"Adding to the definition of private investigator","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add to the defintion of private investigator.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3214/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3214&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":27714,"bill_number":"HB3215","title":"Eliminating the start and the end date of the instructional term for public schools and increasing the number of instructional days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the start date and the end date of the instructional term for public schools. The bill also increases the number of instructional days from one hundred eighty to one hundred eighty-two.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3215/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3215&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27715,"bill_number":"HB3217","title":"Decreasing a teacher's professional development days from six days per year to three","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decrease a teacher's professional development days from six days per year to three days per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3217/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3217&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27716,"bill_number":"HB3218","title":"Requiring that women who seek an abortion must provide two forms of identification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that women who seek an abortion must provide two forms of identification, one of which must be a valid governmental form of identification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3218/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3218&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":27717,"bill_number":"HB3223","title":"Report of Induced Abortions Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require reports of abortions to the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3223/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3223&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27718,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3228/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3228&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27719,"bill_number":"HB3230","title":"Providing for the redistricting office of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to propose redistricting plans during census years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the redistricting office of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to propose redistricting plans  during census years. The main task of the redistricting office is to propose a plan to the Legislature which is based on Constitutional and legal requirements and considerations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3230/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3230&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27720,"bill_number":"HB3234","title":"Requiring that fetal models be displayed in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that fetal models be displayed in schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3234/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3234&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":27721,"bill_number":"HB3235","title":"Prohibiting the use of calculators for teaching purposes in grades K through eight","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the student use of calculators for teaching purposes in grades K thorough eight. The bill permits calculators to be used by educators in furtherance of their instructional responsibilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3235/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3235&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":27722,"bill_number":"HB3236","title":"Authorizing counties to create urban growth boundaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  authorizing county commissions to create urban growth boundaries.  The bill provides a definition of \"Urban Growth Boundary\" and provides for implementation of zoning within these boundaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3236/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3236&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":27723,"bill_number":"HB3237","title":"Making it an unfair trade practice to refuse to refill a propane gas tank","description":"The purpose of this article is to make it an unfair trade practice to refuse to refill a propane gas tank based on fact that tank was purchased or leased somewhere else.  The bill also provides that the penalties of the Unfair Trade Practices article apply.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3237/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3237&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":27724,"bill_number":"HB3238","title":"Requiring brand pharmaceuticals manufacturers and pharmacies to allow patients to return unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines for safe disposal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require brand pharmaceuticals manufacturers and pharmacies to allow patients to return unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines for safe disposal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3238/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3238&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":27725,"bill_number":"HB3239","title":"Including medical scooters within the definition of \"motor vehicle\" for purposes of driving under the influence","description":"This bill shall proscribe the operation of a medical scooter while under the undue influence of drugs and or alcohol, and render such operation as driving under the influence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3239/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3239&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":27726,"bill_number":"HB3243","title":"Relating to consumers sales and service tax on motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to West Virginia Code §11-15-3c to provide an exemption for this tax on West Virginia made automobiles which are over ninety years old.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3243/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3243&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":27727,"bill_number":"HB3247","title":"Requiring any person licensed to prescribe drugs to check with the State Board of Pharmacy before initially prescribing certain drugs to a new patient to determine if said patient is engaging in doctor shopping","description":"This bill shall require any person licensed to prescribe drugs within West Virginia pursuant to chapter thirty of this code, to check with the State Board of Pharmacy before initially prescribing certain drugs to a new patient to determine if said patient is engaging in doctor shopping.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3247/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3247&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":27728,"bill_number":"HB3249","title":"Preventing vehicles from driving more than seventy-five feet in a center lane designated for left turns","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent vehicles from driving more than seventy-five feet in a center lane designated for left turns.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3249/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3249&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":27729,"bill_number":"HB3250","title":"Excluding indigent persons from receiving health care records free of charge when represented by an organization or an attorney that is charging a fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude indigent persons from receiving health care records free of charge when the indigent person is represented by an organization or an attorney that is charging a fee for such representation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3250/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3250&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":27730,"bill_number":"HB3252","title":"Relating to additional lighting and reflector equipment required on certain vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to West Virginia Code §17C-15-19 to provide for additional lighting on certain vehicles, so as to provide warning for oncoming traffic.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3252/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3252&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27731,"bill_number":"HB3253","title":"Providing misdemeanor criminal penalty for failing to comply with law regarding sale, lease or disposition of municipal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide misdemeanor criminal penalty for failing to comply with law regarding sale, lease or disposition of municipal property.  The penalty includes automatic removal from office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3253/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3253&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":27732,"bill_number":"HB3254","title":"Requiring county commissions to adopt and implement county farmland protection programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county commissions to adopt and implement county farmland protection programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3254/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3254&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":27733,"bill_number":"HB3257","title":"Providing a loan forgiveness program for nurses, social workers, dentists and hygienists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a loan forgiveness program for nurses, social workers, dentists and hygienists similar to what currently exists for medical doctors and osteopathic physicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3257/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3257&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":27734,"bill_number":"HB3260","title":"Requiring the accumulation of one and one-half years of instruction in the study of the Declaration of Independence and other founding American historical documents, including the Bill of Rights, before high school graduation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the accumulation of one and one-half years of instruction in the study of the Declaration of Independence and other founding American historical documents, including the Bill of Rights, before high school graduation. The bill also requires that students study the historical, political and social environments at the time these documents were generated and it prohibits study of social problems, economics, foreign affairs, the United Nations, world government, socialism or communism until basic courses in American state and local geography and history are completed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3260/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3260&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27735,"bill_number":"HB3262","title":"Relating to health care provider tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax of five percent of the gross receipts of a behavioral health service provider until July 1, 2010; and to allow certain providers to reduce gross receipts by contractual allowances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3262/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3262&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":27736,"bill_number":"HB3263","title":"Providing that all persons have a right to be free from violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that all persons have the right to be free from violence without regard to the motivation behind the violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3263/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3263&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27737,"bill_number":"HB3272","title":"Providing a five percent increase in teacher's salaries and adding pay increment categories for teachers with additional hours of graduate work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a five percent increase in teacher's salaries for the 2009-2010, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years.  Also, to add pay increment categories for teachers with additional hours of graduate work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3272/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3272&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":27738,"bill_number":"HB3279","title":"Prohibiting any permits authorizing the construction, enlargement or modification of any coal mine waste","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit any permits authorizing the construction, enlargement or modification of any coal mine waste impoundment; to prohibit any new permits for disposal of coal mine waste by injecting it into underground mines; and to require a study of existing coal mine waste piles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3279/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3279&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":27739,"bill_number":"HB3280","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3280/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3280&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":27740,"bill_number":"HB3286","title":"The Eustace Frederick Preengineering and Technology Education Programs","description":"This bill shall create a preengineering summer academy and scholarship opportunities for preengineering students and teachers through the West Virginia Board of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3286/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3286&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":27741,"bill_number":"HB3291","title":"Adding a special memorial day to celebrate the victory of democracy in the Cold War","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to West Virginia Code §2-2-1a to provide for an additional special memorial day to celebrate the victory of democracy in the Cold War.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3291/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3291&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27742,"bill_number":"HB3293","title":"Requiring regional airport authority board members to include persons of area expertise","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require regional airport authority board members to include persons of area expertise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3293/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3293&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27743,"bill_number":"HB3296","title":"Relating to the worker's compensation claimant attorney fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the way fees are awarded to attorney's in workers' compensation claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3296/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3296&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":27744,"bill_number":"HB3297","title":"Relating to the Office of Consumer Advocacy, and allowing the Director to participate in the review and consideration of any rate filing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the director to participate in the review and consideration of any rate filing made pursuant to chapter thirty-three.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3297/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3297&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":27745,"bill_number":"HB3299","title":"Relating to requirements for self-employed persons to participate in the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement's PayConnextion program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require self-employed persons to participate in the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement's PayConnextion program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3299/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3299&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27746,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3302/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3302&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":27747,"bill_number":"HB3307","title":"Requiring managed care plan providers to reimburse limited out of network medical expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require managed care plan providers to reimburse limited out of network medical expenses. It also allows enrollees to seek payment when denied.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3307/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3307&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Porter"},
{"bill_id":27748,"bill_number":"HB3311","title":"Clarifying that hospitals owned or operated by nonprofit corporations, nonprofit associations or local government units have only one governing body whose meetings shall be open to the public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that hospitals owned or operated by nonprofit corporations, nonprofit associations or local governmental units have only one governing body whose meetings shall be open to the public; to establish certain matters that may be acted upon in executive session by the governing body of a hospital; and to clarify and expand the authorization for the holding of executive sessions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3311/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3311&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":27749,"bill_number":"HB3312","title":"Requiring that any new or increased municipal taxes or fees must have a defined purpose","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that any new or increased municipal taxes or fees must have a defined purpose, cannot last for more than two years but can be renewed, revenue generated must be spent in accordance with the defined purpose, and surpluses must be defined or returned to the people.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3312/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3312&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":27750,"bill_number":"HB3316","title":"Decreasing the corporate income tax rate beginning in the year 2012","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decrease the corporate income tax rate beginning in the year 2012 by eliminating the higher tax rate should the combined balance in the Revenue Fund Shortfall Reserve Fund and the Revenue Fund Shortfall Reserve Fund - Part B not equal or exceed ten percent of the General Revenue Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3316/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3316&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":27751,"bill_number":"HB3318","title":"Creating a full-time administrative law judge for the office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a full-time administrative law judge to dispose of prehearing and post-hearing procedural matters, write opinions, orders and decisions regarding the cases heard by the board, and to administer the day-to-day activities of the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3318/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3318&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27752,"bill_number":"HB3319","title":"Permitting the parents of an autistic student to seek a change in the student's aide or mentor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the parents of an autistic student to seek a change in the student's aide or mentor. The bill also permits the school to evaluate the request and take the appropriate action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3319/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3319&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27753,"bill_number":"HB3320","title":"The Family Education Tax Credit Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a tax credit program for individuals paying qualified educational expenses and for those individuals or corporations making donations to organizations granting scholarships for qualified educational expenses. The bill defines terms and sets forth requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3320/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3320&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27754,"bill_number":"HB3322","title":"Creating and issuing certificates recognizing the termination of marriage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for creation and issuance of a certificate of marriage termination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3322/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3322&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27755,"bill_number":"HB3325","title":"Limiting liability for persons donating and charitable organizations accepting certain food and grocery items","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt persons and nonprofit organizations from civil and criminal liability when donating or receiving certain food items. The bill does not exempt liability for gross negligence or intentional misconduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3325/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3325&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27756,"bill_number":"HB3326","title":"Relating to existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits","description":"This bill provides that for existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, the time for achieving water quality based effluent limits for selenium discharges into waters supporting aquatic life uses is extended to July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3326/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3326&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Ross"},
{"bill_id":27757,"bill_number":"HB3329","title":"Including additional information in the report submitted to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance by the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the report submitted to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance by the Public Service Commission to include additional information. The bill requires that information concerning actions it has taken to ensure that utilities are using best management practices be included. The bill also requires that the Commission submit information on rate modification requests resolved, an analysis comparing the utility rates of the twenty-eight border counties with the rates of those non-West Virginia counties, information on current practices that minimize potential over-recovery from rate payers paying interim rates and a summary of complaints received.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3329/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3329&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":27758,"bill_number":"HB3330","title":"Charter Schools Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the establishment of charter schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3330/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3330&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27759,"bill_number":"HB3332","title":"Allowing the Division of Banking to participate in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Division of Banking to participate in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, to make changes in the licensing and renewal process of mortgage lenders and brokers to be consistent with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, and to implement a comprehensive mortgage loan originator licensing system that complies with the SAFE Act as mandated by Congress.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3332/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3332&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":27760,"bill_number":"HB4001","title":"Relating to water pollution control","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4001/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4001&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":27761,"bill_number":"HB4002","title":"Specifying that infrastructure projects providing broadband services facilities be included in infrastructure projects eligible for funding","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 increases the limitation of the amount of funds which may be annually transferred to the account from $1 million to $2 million.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4002/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4002&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":27762,"bill_number":"HB4004","title":"Relating to small, women and minority-owned businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create reciprocity for West Virginia small, women and minority-owned businesses who receive such preferences in other states.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4004/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4004&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":27763,"bill_number":"HB4006","title":"Requiring the reporting and publication of all compensation, including contingent compensation, paid to lobbyists for all lobbying activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the reporting and publication of all compensation, including contingent compensation, paid to lobbyists for all lobbying activities. The bill also defines the term \"contingent compensation.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4006/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4006&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":27764,"bill_number":"HB4007","title":"Requiring that transportation to and from school be provided for each child that needs or desires transportation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require school boards to set and maintain reliable bussing schedules for bussing students and to limit the duration of travel for the students, based upon their age group.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4007/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4007&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":27765,"bill_number":"HB4009","title":"Providing paid childbirth leave for higher education personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require governing boards of state universities, colleges and community colleges to submit plans detailing how paid childbirth leave would be made available to nine-month faculty employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4009/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4009&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":27766,"bill_number":"HB4011","title":"Relating to meeting and conference rights for members of police or fire departments employed by political subdivisions","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4011/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4011&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":27767,"bill_number":"HB4013","title":"Establishing the offense of unlawful use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4013/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4013&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":27768,"bill_number":"HB4019","title":"Increasing the maximum cash award the Employee Suggestion Award Board may make","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4019/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4019&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":27769,"bill_number":"HB4020","title":"Relating to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify procedures for the transfer of contributions from the Public Employees Retirement System to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System for those who were not emergency medical services officers on the effective date of the article; to clarify the actuarial valuation period; clarify the employer contribution amount; and to specify procedures for the correction of errors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4020/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4020&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":27770,"bill_number":"HB4021","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a \"Choose Life\" license plate displaying the \"Choose Life\" logo","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a \"Choose Life\" license plate displaying the \"Choose Life\" logo.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4021/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4021&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":27771,"bill_number":"HB4022","title":"Exempting funeral procession from paying tolls while traveling on the West Virginia Turnpike","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt vehicles in a funeral procession from paying a toll on the West Virginia Turnpike.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4022/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4022&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":27772,"bill_number":"HB4023","title":"Relating to the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the election of Public Service Commissioners, and requiring the Public Service Commission to establish  procedures for the removal of any of its commissioners for inactivity, neglect of duty or malfeasance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4023/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4023&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sally Susman"},
{"bill_id":27773,"bill_number":"HB4024","title":"Broadening the circumstances and types of prescriptions a physician assistant may issue","description":"The purpose of this bill is to greatly broaden the circumstances and types of prescriptions a physician assistant may issue under the supervision of a licensed physician.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4024/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4024&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sally Susman"},
{"bill_id":27774,"bill_number":"HB4025","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4025/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4025&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27775,"bill_number":"HB4026","title":"Relating to higher education capital facilities generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal certain provisions concerning higher education capital facilities generally and replaces them with new provisions. The bill repeals certain specific duties of governing boards of higher education institutions. The bill eliminates condemnation rights, execution of contracts of those boards. The bill eliminates certain obligations concerning capital construction and repair duties and the authority of certain state institutions from selling certain properties and lease back provisions. The bill sets forth certain specific responsibilities of the Higher Education Policy Commission and the Council for Community and Technical College Education. The bill also provides for tuition and fee increases, review and approval of capital project planning, financing, management and maintenance, acquisition, sale, transfer, exchange, lease, conveyance and condemnation of real property, construction and operation of capital facilities. The bill provides for collection and use of certain capital fees, establishes in the State Treasury a capital maintenance fund for each state institution of higher education. The bill further makes legislative findings, defines terms and requires legislative rulemaking. The bill also coordinates system facilities and institution facilities planning.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4026/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4026&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":27776,"bill_number":"HB4027","title":"Providing that activities, documents and records of the government be in English","description":"The purpose of this bill is to insure that government agencies will not have to bear the expense of conducting activities and preparing and storing documents in multiple languages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4027/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4027&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27777,"bill_number":"HB4028","title":"Updating the meaning of federal taxable income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of \"federal taxable income\" and certain other terms used but not defined in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meaning for federal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4028/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4028&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27778,"bill_number":"HB4030","title":"Updating the meaning of federal adjusted gross income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of \"federal adjusted gross income\" and certain other terms used but not defined in the West Virginia Personal Income Act by bringing them into conformity with their meanings for federal tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4030/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4030&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27779,"bill_number":"HB4031","title":"Providing flexibility in the West Virginia public school support plan for funding regional education service agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the foundation allowance allocated for regional education service agencies to be an amount not to exceed $4.2 million.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 64, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4031/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4031&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27780,"bill_number":"HB4034","title":"Authorizing any municipality to enact by ordinance a vacant property registration program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the registration of vacant buildings by municipalities and to authorize imposition of registration fees on such properties.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4034/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4034&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27781,"bill_number":"HB4035","title":"Relating to electronic filing of tax returns and electronic funds transfers in payment of taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to have a consistent threshold of $10,000 tax liability to require taxpayers to file electronically; to require certain taxpayers to pay by electronic funds transfer; to require a tax return preparer who prepares at least twenty-five returns to file the returns electronically; and to require an employer with fifty or more employees to file withholding returns electronically.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4035/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4035&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27782,"bill_number":"HB4037","title":"Relating generally to federal subsidy bonds and bond financing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain bond issuers to receive credit payments with respect to federal subsidy bonds, and to clarify that such bonds are exempt from taxation in the manner set forth in the provisions of the West Virginia Code authorizing said issuance.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4037/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4037&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27783,"bill_number":"HB4038","title":"Imposing a statutory lien on fire insurance proceeds in the event of a total loss to real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a statutory lien on insurance proceeds for total loss to real property in favor of a municipality or county and require that such proceeds be made available for the cleanup of the property.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4038/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4038&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27784,"bill_number":"HB4039","title":"Increasing the number of persons that may be appointed to the Marshall County Park and Recreation Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of persons permitted to be appointed to the Marshall County Park and Recreation Board to up to twelve members.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4039/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4039&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":27785,"bill_number":"HB4040","title":"Requiring county boards to adopt contingency plans designed to guarantee one hundred eighty separate days of instruction for students","description":"The purpose of this bill is 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 requires that county boards create an icy conditions and emergencies plan designed to guarantee an instructional term for students of no less than one hundred eighty separate instructional days.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 60, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4040/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4040&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27786,"bill_number":"HB4041","title":"Authorizing the School Building Authority to issue bonds in the maximum aggregate amount of $500 million outstanding at any time","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the School Building Authority to issue $500 million of bonds outstanding at any time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4041/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4041&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27787,"bill_number":"HB4043","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, schedule of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Schedule of Fees. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4043/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4043&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27788,"bill_number":"HB4044","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, refund, reinstatement 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 and Loan Interest Factors. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4044/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4044&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27789,"bill_number":"HB4045","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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4045/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4045&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27790,"bill_number":"HB4046","title":"DEP, air quality, permits for construction and major modification","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 Which Cause or Contribute to Nonattainment. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4046/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4046&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27791,"bill_number":"HB4047","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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4047/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4047&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27792,"bill_number":"HB4048","title":"DEP, air quality, acid rain provisions and permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Acid Rain Provisions and Permits. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4048/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4048&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27793,"bill_number":"HB4049","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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4049/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4049&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27794,"bill_number":"HB4050","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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4050/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4050&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27795,"bill_number":"HB4051","title":"DEP, electronic devices takeback program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Covered Electronic Devices Takeback Program. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4051/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4051&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27796,"bill_number":"HB4052","title":"Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Area","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Hatfield- McCoy Regional Recreation Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Rules for Use of Facilities. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4110","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4052/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4052&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27797,"bill_number":"HB4053","title":"Insurance Commission, WV life and health insurance guaranty association act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act notice requirements. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4053/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4053&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27798,"bill_number":"HB4054","title":"Insurance Commission, viatical settlements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Viatical Settlements. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4054/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4054&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27799,"bill_number":"HB4055","title":"Medicine, WV Board of, fees for services rendered","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Services Rendered by the Board Including Assistance to the Board- designated Physician Health Program for Physicians, Podiatrists and Physician Assistants. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4055/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4055&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27800,"bill_number":"HB4056","title":"Motor Vehicles, WV Division of, collection of tax on the sale of a vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Collection of Tax on the Sale of a Vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4056/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4056&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27801,"bill_number":"HB4057","title":"Natural Resources, commercial whitewater outfitters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Commercial Whitewater Outfitters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4110","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4057/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4057&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27802,"bill_number":"HB4058","title":"Natural Resources, special fishing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Special Fishing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4110","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4058/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4058&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27803,"bill_number":"HB4059","title":"Personnel, administrative rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Personnel to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Administration of the Division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4059/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4059&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27804,"bill_number":"HB4060","title":"Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, renewal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Renewal of Licensure or Certification.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4060/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4060&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27805,"bill_number":"HB4061","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":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4110","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4061/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4061&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27806,"bill_number":"HB4062","title":"Transportation, valuation of used rolling stock and equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Transportation to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Valuation of Used Rolling Stock and Equipment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4062/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4062&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27807,"bill_number":"HB4064","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":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4064/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4064&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27808,"bill_number":"HB4065","title":"Agriculture, integrated pest management programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Integrated Pest Management Programs in Schools and Child Care Centers and Facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4065/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4065&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27809,"bill_number":"HB4066","title":"Agriculture, shellfish","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia Shellfish.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4066/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4066&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27810,"bill_number":"HB4067","title":"Athletic Commission, administrative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Athletic Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Administration of the Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4067/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4067&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27811,"bill_number":"HB4068","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, procedures, criteria and curricula","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Procedures, Criteria and Curricula for Examinations and Licensure of Barbers, Cosmetologists, Manicurists and Aestheticians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4068/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4068&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27812,"bill_number":"HB4069","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, standard of ethics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Standard of Ethics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4069/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4069&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27813,"bill_number":"HB4070","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, continuing education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4070/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4070&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27814,"bill_number":"HB4071","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, hearing procedure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Hearing Procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4071/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4071&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27815,"bill_number":"HB4072","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, qualifications, training, examination and licensure of instructors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Qualifications, Training, Examination and Licensure of Instructors in Barbering and Beauty Culture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4072/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4072&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27816,"bill_number":"HB4073","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, licensing schools of barbering and beauty culture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensing Schools of Barbering and Beauty Culture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4073/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4073&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27817,"bill_number":"HB4074","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, operation of barber, beauty shops and schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Operation of Barber, Beauty Shops and Schools of Barbering and Beauty Culture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4074/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4074&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27818,"bill_number":"HB4075","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, schedule of fines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Schedule of Fines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4075/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4075&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27819,"bill_number":"HB4076","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, disciplinary and complaint procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4076/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4076&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27820,"bill_number":"HB4077","title":"Conservation Agency, operation of conservation committee and conservation districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Conservation Agency to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Operation of the West Virginia State Conservation Committee and Conservation Districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4077/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4077&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27821,"bill_number":"HB4078","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":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4078/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4078&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27822,"bill_number":"HB4079","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":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4079/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4079&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27823,"bill_number":"HB4083","title":"Counseling, marriage and family license renewal and continuing professional education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Marriage and Family License Renewal and Continuing Professional Education. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4083/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4083&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27824,"bill_number":"HB4084","title":"Counseling, licensed professional counselor fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensed Professional Counselor Fees. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4084/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4084&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27825,"bill_number":"HB4085","title":"Counseling, license renewal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensed Professional Counselor License Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4085/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4085&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27826,"bill_number":"HB4086","title":"Counseling, marriage and family therapists licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Marriage and Family Therapists Licensing. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4086/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4086&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27827,"bill_number":"HB4087","title":"Counseling, marriage and therapists fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Marriage and Family Therapists Fees. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4087/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4087&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27828,"bill_number":"HB4088","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 and Major Modification of Major Stationary Sources of Air Pollution for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4088/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4088&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27829,"bill_number":"HB4089","title":"DEP, waste management, solid waste management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Solid Waste Management. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4089/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4089&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27830,"bill_number":"HB4090","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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4090/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4090&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27831,"bill_number":"HB4091","title":"DEP, water resources, national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES)","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4091/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4091&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27832,"bill_number":"HB4092","title":"DEP, water resources, requirements governing groundwater standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements Governing Ground Water Standards. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4092/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4092&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27833,"bill_number":"HB4093","title":"DEP, water resources, water pollution control permit fee schedules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Water Pollution Control Permit Fee Schedules. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4093/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4093&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27834,"bill_number":"HB4094","title":"DEP, water resources, WV/NPDES rule for coal mining facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the WV/NPDES Rules for Coal Mining Facilities. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4094/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4094&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27835,"bill_number":"HB4095","title":"DEP, water resources, monitoring wells","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Monitoring Wells. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4095/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4095&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27836,"bill_number":"HB4096","title":"DEP, water resources, monitoring well design standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Monitoring Wells Design Standards. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4096/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4096&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27837,"bill_number":"HB4097","title":"Energy, community development assessment and real property valuation procedures for office of coalfield community development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Energy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Community Development Assessment and Real Property Valuation Procedures for the Office of Coalfield Community Development. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4110","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4097/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4097&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27838,"bill_number":"HB4099","title":"Health and Human Resources, grade \"A\" pasteurized milk","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Grade \"A\" Pasturized Milk. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4099/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4099&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27839,"bill_number":"HB4100","title":"Health and Human Resources, fees for services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Services. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4100/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4100&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27840,"bill_number":"HB4101","title":"Health and Human Resources, distribution of state aid funds to local boards of health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Distribution of State Aid Funds to Local Boards of Health. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4101/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4101&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27841,"bill_number":"HB4102","title":"Health and Human Resources, nurse aide abuse registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Nurse Aid Abuse Registry. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4102/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4102&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27842,"bill_number":"HB4103","title":"Health Care Authority, hospital ambulatory health care facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Health Care Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Hospital Ambulatory Health Care Facilities. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4103/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4103&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27843,"bill_number":"HB4104","title":"Highways, use of state road rights of way and adjacent areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Use of State Road Rights of Way and Adjacent Areas. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4104/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4104&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27844,"bill_number":"HB4105","title":"Highways, transportation of hazardous wastes upon the roads and highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Transportation of Hazardous Wastes upon the Roads and Highways. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4105/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4105&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27845,"bill_number":"HB4106","title":"Insurance Commission, mental health parity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Mental Health Parity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4106/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4106&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27846,"bill_number":"HB4107","title":"Insurance Commission, use of senior-specific certifications and professional designations in the sale of life insurance and annuities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Use of Senior-specific Certifications and Professional Designations in the sale of life insurance and annuities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4107/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4107&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27847,"bill_number":"HB4108","title":"Authorizing miscellaneous agencies and boards to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Policies and Procedures for Development and Maintenance of Educational Programs in Practical Nursing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 122, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4108/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4108&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27848,"bill_number":"HB4109","title":"Motor Vehicles, denial, 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":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4109/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4109&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27849,"bill_number":"HB4110","title":"Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 123, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4110/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4110&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27850,"bill_number":"HB4111","title":"Occupational Therapy, administrative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Administrative Rules of the Board and Licensure of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4111/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4111&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27851,"bill_number":"HB4112","title":"Occupational Therapy, fees for services rendered","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Services Rendered by the Board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4112/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4112&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27852,"bill_number":"HB4113","title":"Occupational Therapy, continuing education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education and Competence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4113/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4113&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27853,"bill_number":"HB4114","title":"Occupational Therapy, competency standards for advanced practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Competency Standards for Advance Practice by Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4114/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4114&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27854,"bill_number":"HB4115","title":"Occupational Therapy, ethical standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Ethical Standards of Practice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4115/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4115&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27855,"bill_number":"HB4116","title":"Osteopathy, licensing procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensing Procedures for Osteopathic Physicians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4116/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4116&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27856,"bill_number":"HB4117","title":"Osteopathy, formation and approval of professional limited liability companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Formation and Approval of Professional Limited Liability Companies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4117/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4117&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27857,"bill_number":"HB4118","title":"Osteopathy, fees for services rendered","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Services Rendered by the Board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4118/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4118&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27858,"bill_number":"HB4119","title":"Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund, board of trustees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Trustees of the Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4110","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4119/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4119&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27859,"bill_number":"HB4120","title":"Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, requirements for licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements for Licensure and Certification.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4120/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4120&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27860,"bill_number":"HB4121","title":"Secretary of State, early voting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Early Voting in Person Satellite Precincts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4121/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4121&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27861,"bill_number":"HB4122","title":"Secretary of State, vote-by-mail pilot project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Vote-by- mail Pilot Project Phase 2: Class IV Early Voting by Mail.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4122/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4122&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27862,"bill_number":"HB4123","title":"Secretary of State, vote-by-mail pilot project phase 2","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Vote-by- mail Pilot Project Phase 2: Voting by Mail.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4123/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4123&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27863,"bill_number":"HB4124","title":"Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Licensure of Speech-pathology and Audiology.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4124/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4124&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27864,"bill_number":"HB4125","title":"Tax Department, consumers sales and service tax and use tax - drugs, durable medical goods, mobility enhancing equipment and prosthetic devices","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 Consumer Sales and Service Tax and Use Tax - Drugs, Durable Medical Goods, Mobility Enhancing Equipment and Prosthetic Devices per Se Exemption; and Motor Vehicles per Se Exemption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4125/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4125&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27865,"bill_number":"HB4126","title":"Tax Department, residential solar energy 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 Residential Solar Energy Tax Credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4126/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4126&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27866,"bill_number":"HB4128","title":"Relating to insurance companies deemed to be in hazardous financial condition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt recent amendments to the NAIC model regulation concerning the standards to be considered by the Insurance Commissioner in determining whether an insurer is in hazardous financial condition.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4128/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4128&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":27867,"bill_number":"HB4129","title":"Clarifying that municipalities and counties are able to increase the rate of property taxes by more than ten percent in a given year when an election is held","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify in the code that municipalities and counties are able to increase the rate of property taxes by more than ten percent in a given year when such counties and municipalities have held an election pursuant to article one, chapter thirteen of this code for the purposes of issuing general revenue bonds to be paid from the general revenues of such county or municipality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4129/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4129&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":27868,"bill_number":"HB4131","title":"Relating to the board of optometry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the article providing for the Board of Optometrists.  The bill prohibits the practice of optometry without a license; provides definitions; continues the Board Of Optometry; provides the powers and duties of the board; provides the rulemaking authority of the board; continues a special revenue account; establishes licensing requirements; provides for licensure for persons licensed in another state; establishes renewal requirements and fees; provides for temporary permits; provides prescriptive authority to optometrists; provides for a special volunteer certificate of registration; owning of optometric business entities; provides procedures for investigation of complaints and grounds for disciplinary action; provides for judicial review and appeals of decisions; provides for hearing and notice requirements; provides criminal penalties and provides that a single act is evidence of practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4131/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4131&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":27869,"bill_number":"HB4133","title":"Clarifying the requirements to practice marriage and family therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the eligibility requirements of licensed professional counselors to practice marriage and family therapy.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 161, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4133/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4133&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27870,"bill_number":"HB4135","title":"Relating to ethical guidelines for members of professional licensing boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule to establish guidelines under which a member of a state professional licensing board may serve concurrently as an officer of a state professional association.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4135/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4135&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27871,"bill_number":"HB4136","title":"Relating to delinquent land sales by the sheriff","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer certain filing and notice requirements for redeeming delinquent lands after tax sales from the county clerks to the State Auditor's office.  The bill also increases certain filing fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4136/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4136&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":27872,"bill_number":"HB4138","title":"Relating to the practice of medical imaging and radiation therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  include radiologist assistants   under the regulating authority of the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners  .","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4138/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4138&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27873,"bill_number":"HB4139","title":"Relating to professional licensing boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise provisions which govern all professional licensing boards in Chapter 30.  It revises subject matter required for board training; authorizes boards to propose fees in legislative rules; and clarifies the authority of the boards.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4139/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4139&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27874,"bill_number":"HB4140","title":"Relating to the board of physical therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the law governing the practice of physical therapy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4140/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4140&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27875,"bill_number":"HB4142","title":"Relating to the board of sanitarians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the law governing the practice of environmental health science and public health sanitation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4142/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4142&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27876,"bill_number":"HB4143","title":"Relating to emergency medical services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to strengthen the authority of the Office of Emergency Medical Services.  It requires applicants for certification to allow the state police access to personal background information; requires certified persons to report violations and provides immunity from civil liability for reporting violations; removes automatic stay on appeal and increases criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 80, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4143/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4143&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27877,"bill_number":"HB4144","title":"Relating to the board of veterinary medicine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the law governing the practice of veterinary medicine.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4144/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4144&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27878,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR1/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27879,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"The \"Sergeant Billy W. Rapp, U.S. Army Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR2/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":27880,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"The \"Eugene Mitchell Skaggs Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR3/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":27881,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"The \"Robert K. 'Bob' Holliday Highway\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR4/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":27882,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Architects","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR5/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27883,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-19","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-01-19","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR6/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":27884,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR1/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":27885,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR2/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27886,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR3/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":27887,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR4/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":27888,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR6/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27889,"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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"Motion to discharge committee laid over on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR8/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":27890,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR9/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":27891,"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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"Motion to discharge committee laid over on House Calendar (Roll Call 66)","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR10/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":27892,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR11/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27893,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR12/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":27894,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR14/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27895,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR15/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":27896,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR16/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27897,"bill_number":"HJR17","title":"Increase of the General Homestead Exemption Amendment","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR17/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":27898,"bill_number":"HJR18","title":"Initiative, Referendum and Recall Amendment","description":"The purpose of this Resolution is to amend the State Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recall.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR18/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27899,"bill_number":"HJR19","title":"Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution to require that bills imposing a tax or license fee and bills increasing the effective rate of any tax levied or fee imposed may not be enacted unless two thirds of the members of each house, present and voting, vote in the affirmative for passage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR19/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":27900,"bill_number":"HJR20","title":"Repeal the Two Consecutive Term Limitation for Sheriffs Amendment","description":"This joint resolution would allow sheriffs to serve more than two consecutive terms in office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR20/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":27901,"bill_number":"HJR22","title":"Reformation of County Commission Elections Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to allow residents of a county to determine how county commissioners are elected, and the number of years for a term on the county commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR22/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27902,"bill_number":"HJR23","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this Resolution is to change the homestead exemption for citizens of this state and who are sixty-five years of age or older or are permanently and totally disabled, from exempting the first $20,000 of assessed valuation of any real property to exempting an amount equal to the first fifty percent of the average sale of real property in that county over the five years preceding the assessment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR23/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":27903,"bill_number":"HJR24","title":"Defense of Marriage Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to clearly define what the laws of this state recognize as a valid marriage:  Only the legal union between one man and one woman.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR24/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":27904,"bill_number":"HJR25","title":"Insurance Commissioner as an Elected Officer Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to make the Insurance Commissioner a constitutionally elected officer and to limit the Insurance Commissioner to two terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR25/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":27905,"bill_number":"HJR101","title":"Commercial and Industrial Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to submit the proposed \"Commercial and Industrial Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption Amendment\" to the Constitution of the State to the people of the state for ratification or rejection at the general election of 2010.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR101/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=101&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":27906,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Memorializing the life of Don Redman, famous jazz musician and composer, and pioneering jazz arranger from Mineral County","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR2/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Schadler"},
{"bill_id":27907,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Creating a Select Committee on Federal Policy Impact","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-15","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-01-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR3/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":27908,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Doddridge County \"SPC Jason N. Marchand Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR1/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27909,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Requesting DOH name portion of Route 16 in Fayette County \"Robert K. 'Bob' Holliday Highway\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR2/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":27910,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Fayette County \"Eugene Mitchell Skaggs Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR3/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":27911,"bill_number":"SJR1","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR1/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27912,"bill_number":"SJR2","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR2/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":27913,"bill_number":"SJR3","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR3/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27914,"bill_number":"SJR4","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR4/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27915,"bill_number":"SJR5","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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR5/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jesse Guills"},
{"bill_id":27916,"bill_number":"SJR6","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Fair and Equal Citizenship Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to clarify who is eligible for a seat in the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR6/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":27917,"bill_number":"SJR7","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $50,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR7/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27918,"bill_number":"SJR8","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Homestead Exemption Calculation Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide an alternative method of calculating the homestead exemption based on the average cost or value of the residential property by county. The exemption shall never be less than $20,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR8/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":27919,"bill_number":"SJR9","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution clarifying Constitution does not require state pay for abortion","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to clarify that the Constitution does not require the state to pay for an abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR9/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":27920,"bill_number":"SJR10","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Initiative, Referendum and Recall Amendment","description":"The purpose of this Resolution is to amend the State Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recall.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR10/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27921,"bill_number":"SJR11","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Commercial and Industrial Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to submit the proposed \"Commercial and Industrial Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption Amendment\" to the Constitution of the State to the people of the state for ratification or rejection at the general election of 2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR11/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27922,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Raising committee to notify House Senate has assembled","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR1/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":27923,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR2/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":27924,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Commemorating life of Donald Matthew Redman","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR3/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":27925,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Authorizing Fire Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to State Fire Code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the State Fire Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB283/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=283&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27926,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Authorizing Fire Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to State Building Code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the State Building Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB284/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=284&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27927,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Providing veteran-friendly higher education services and facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide services and facilities to assist student veterans at state institutions of higher education.  The bill substantially adopts the recent recommendations of the Veterans Initiative Task Force, which was appointed by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB325/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=325&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":27928,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study veterans' issues","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2010-01-22","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR4/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":27929,"bill_number":"HB4145","title":"Providing services and facilities to assist student veterans at state institutions of higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide services and facilities to assist student veterans at state institutions of higher education.  The bill substantially adopts the recent recommendations of the Veterans Initiative Task Force, which was appointed by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4145/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4145&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":27930,"bill_number":"HB4146","title":"Relating to the public land corporation, powers and duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Public Land Corporation to enter into leases and contracts regarding mineral rights on behalf of other state agencies, institutions and departments to benefit their operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-20","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4146/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4146&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":27931,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Increasing penalties for correctional employee engaging in sexual relations with incarcerated person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for any person working at a correctional facility managed by the Commissioner of Corrections pursuant to contract or as an employee of a state agency, any person working at a correctional facility managed by the Division of Juvenile Services pursuant to contract or as an employee of a state agency, any person employed by a jail or by the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, any person working at a facility managed by the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority or a jail or any person employee by, or acting pursuant to the authority of any sheriff, county commission or court to ensure compliance with the provisions of §62-11B, who engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with a person who is incarcerated to not less than 10 years nor more than 25 years or fined not more than $10,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB234/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=234&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27932,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Relating to mineral rights' benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Public Land Corporation to enter into leases and contracts regarding mineral rights on behalf of other state agencies, institutions and departments to benefit their operations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB238/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=238&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":27933,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to 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":"2010-01-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB259/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=259&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27934,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Authorizing Division of Corrections promulgate legislative rule relating to recording of inmate telephone calls","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Corrections to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Standards for the Recording of Inmate Telephone Calls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB260/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=260&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27935,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Authorizing Division of Corrections promulgate legislative rule relating to monitoring of inmate mail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Corrections to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Standards for the Monitoring of Inmate Mail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB261/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=261&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27936,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Reviewing DUI driver's license revocation orders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place hearings requested by a driver who is contesting the revocation of his or her license based on a DUI charge before the court which has jurisdiction over criminal DUI charges from which the revocation stemmed.  The court would make findings beyond a reasonable doubt regarding the criminal charges, and by a preponderance of the evidence regarding the administrative charges.  The bill provides that the commissioner would then revoke or suspend the driver's license, or rescind its previous order of suspension or revocation in accordance with the court's findings.  The bill also clarifies that juries do not play any role in the decision regarding license revocation or suspension, as the court would make all necessary findings of fact and conclusions of law.  The bill also   eliminates the hearing concerning identity of persons convicted of DUI before revocation becomes final because it would be unnecessary given that the same tribunal would hear both the criminal and administrative charges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB326/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=326&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27937,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Determining Deputy Sheriff Retirement System employer contribution rate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the authority of the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board to determine the participating employer contribution rate under the provisions of the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System and to remove the ten and one-half percent cap on total employer contributions paid by the county commissions and concurrent employers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB333/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=333&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":27938,"bill_number":"HB4150","title":"West Virginia Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being Act","description":"This bill was recommended for introduction and passage by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary.  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":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4150/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4150&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":27939,"bill_number":"HB4151","title":"Providing a procedure for disclosure of birth parents to an adoptee, in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for disclosure of birth parents to an adoptee, when the parties are not registered in the voluntary adoption registry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4151/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4151&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":27940,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Creating WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being Act","description":"This bill was recommended for introduction and passage by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary. 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":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB330/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=330&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":27941,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Creating WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  provide alterative campaign financing options for candidates for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in 2012 through public funds funded through attorney fees, special court fees, and funds from the Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Trust Fund.  Candidates participating in the Pilot Project would be required to raise a certain amount of campaign funds to qualify for the program and receive public funds. Candidates accepting public funds are thereafter prohibited from raising or spending money from private sources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB233/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=233&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":27942,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Relating to 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB235/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=235&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":27943,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Creating Aquaculture Development Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to setup the beginning stages of aquaculture development in West Virginia; giving the Department of Agriculture power over such developments and creation of an Aquaculture advisory board  .","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB236/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=236&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":27944,"bill_number":"SB237","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":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB237/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=237&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":27945,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to requirements governing groundwater standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements Governing Ground Water Standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB239/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=239&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27946,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to State Owned Vehicles.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB240/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=240&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27947,"bill_number":"SB241","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":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB241/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=241&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27948,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to integrated pest management programs in schools, child care centers and facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Integrated Pest Management Programs in Schools and Child Care Centers and Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB242/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=242&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27949,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to shellfish","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia Shellfish.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB243/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=243&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27950,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Authorizing Athletic Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to administration of commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Athletic Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Administration of the Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB244/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=244&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27951,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to procedures, criteria and curricula for examinations and licensure of barbers, cosmetologists, manicurists and aestheticians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Procedures, Criteria and Curricula for Examinations and Licensure of Barbers, Cosmetologists, Manicurists and Aestheticians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB245/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=245&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27952,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to standard of ethics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Standard of Ethics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB246/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=246&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27953,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to continuing education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB247/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=247&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27954,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to hearing procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Hearing Procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB248/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=248&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27955,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to qualifications, training, examination and licensure of instructors in barbering and beauty culture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Qualifications, Training, Examination and Licensure of Instructors in Barbering and Beauty Culture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB249/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=249&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27956,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to licensing schools of barbering and beauty culture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensing Schools of Barbering and Beauty Culture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB250/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=250&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27957,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to operation of barber, beauty shops and schools of barbering and beauty culture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Operation of Barber, Beauty Shops and Schools of Barbering and Beauty Culture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB251/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=251&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27958,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Schedule of Fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB252/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=252&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27959,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of fines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Schedule of Fines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB253/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=253&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27960,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to disciplinary and complaint procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB254/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=254&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27961,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Authorizing Conservation Agency promulgate legislative rule relating to operation of State Conservation Committee and conservation districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Conservation Agency to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Operation of the West Virginia State Conservation Committee and Conservation Districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB255/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=255&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27962,"bill_number":"SB256","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":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB256/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=256&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27963,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to PERS","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":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB257/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=257&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":27970,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to permits for construction and major modification of major stationary sources of air pollution for 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":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB267/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=267&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":27973,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Authorizing DEP 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":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB270/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=270&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":27981,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to water pollution control permit fee schedules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Water Pollution Control Permit Fee Schedules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB278/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=278&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":27985,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Authorizing Division of Energy promulgate legislative rule relating to community development assessment and real property valuation procedures for Office of Coalfield Community Development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Energy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Community Development Assessment and Real Property Valuation Procedures for the Office of Coalfield Community Development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB282/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=282&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":27986,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Authorizing Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority promulgate legislative rule relating to rules for use of facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Hatfield- McCoy Regional Recreation Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Rules for Use of Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB285/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=285&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":27999,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Authorizing Board of Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for services rendered by board, including assistance to board-designated physician health program for physicians, podiatrists and physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Services Rendered by the Board Including Assistance to the Board- designated Physician Health Program for Physicians, Podiatrists and Physician Assistants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB298/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=298&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28000,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Authorizing DMV 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":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB299/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=299&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28001,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Authorizing DMV promulgate legislative rule relating to collection of tax on sale of vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Collection of Tax on the Sale of a Vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB300/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=300&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28002,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to commercial whitewater outfitters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Commercial Whitewater Outfitters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB301/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=301&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28003,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Authorizing DNR 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":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB302/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=302&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28004,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to special fishing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Special Fishing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB303/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=303&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28005,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Authorizing Board of Occupational Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to administrative rules of board and licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Administrative Rules of the Board and Licensure of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB304/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=304&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28006,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Authorizing Board of Occupational Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for services rendered by board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Services Rendered by the Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB305/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=305&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28007,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Authorizing Board of Occupational Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to continuing education and competence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education and Competence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB306/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=306&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28008,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Authorizing Board of Occupational Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to competency standards for advance practice by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Competency Standards for Advance Practice by Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB307/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=307&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28009,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Authorizing Board of Occupational Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to ethical standards of practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Ethical Standards of Practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB308/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=308&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28010,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Authorizing Board of Osteopathy promulgate legislative rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensing Procedures for Osteopathic Physicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB309/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=309&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28011,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Authorizing Board of Osteopathy promulgate legislative rule relating to formation and approval of professional limited liability companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Formation and Approval of Professional Limited Liability Companies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB310/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=310&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28012,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Authorizing Board of Osteopathy promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for services rendered by board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Services Rendered by the Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB311/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=311&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28013,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Authorizing Board of Trustees of Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund promulgate legislative rule relating to fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Trustees of the Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB312/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=312&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28014,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Authorizing Division of Personnel promulgate legislative rule relating to administration of division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Personnel to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Administration of the Division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB313/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=313&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28015,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Authorizing Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board promulgate legislative rule relating to requirements for licensure and certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements for Licensure and Certification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB314/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=314&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28016,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Authorizing Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board promulgate legislative rule relating to renewal of licensure or certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Renewal of Licensure or Certification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB315/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=315&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28017,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Authorizing Secretary of State promulgate legislative rule relating to early voting in person satellite precincts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Early Voting in Person Satellite Precincts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB316/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=316&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28018,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Authorizing Secretary of State promulgate legislative rule relating to Vote-by-Mail Pilot Project Phase 1: Class IV Early Voting by Mail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Vote-by- mail Pilot Project Phase 2: Class IV Early Voting by Mail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB317/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=317&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28019,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Authorizing Secretary of State promulgate legislative rule relating to Vote-by-Mail Pilot Project Phase 2: Voting by Mail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Vote-by- mail Pilot Project Phase 2: Voting by Mail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB318/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=318&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28020,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Authorizing Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology promulgate legislative rule relating to licensure of speech-pathology and audiology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Licensure of Speech-pathology and Audiology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB319/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=319&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28021,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to Consumers Sales and Service Tax and Use Tax--drugs, durable medical goods, mobility-enhancing equipment and prosthetic devices per se exemption; and motor vehicles per se exempt","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 Consumer Sales and Service Tax and Use Tax - Drugs, Durable Medical Goods, Mobility Enhancing Equipment and Prosthetic Devices per Se Exemption; and Motor Vehicles per Se Exemption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB320/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=320&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28022,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to residential solar energy 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 Residential Solar Energy Tax Credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB321/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=321&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28023,"bill_number":"SB322","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":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB322/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=322&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28024,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Authorizing DOT promulgate legislative rule relating to valuation of used rolling stock and equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Transportation to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Valuation of Used Rolling Stock and Equipment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB323/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=323&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":28025,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Establishing tax credit for repayment of certain student loans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish incentives to attract and retain young talent to the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB324/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=324&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":28026,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Creating Office for Oral Health","description":"The purpose of the bill is to create an Office for Oral Health under the Bureau for Public Health and to authorize a full- time director.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB327/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=327&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":28027,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Relating to professional licensing boards posting fee increase proposals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that when a professional licensing board proposes fee increases, it may post the proposed rule on its website and notify the membership of the website posting by a mailing or by placing a notice in its newsletter.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB328/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=328&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":28028,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Creating Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB329/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=329&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":28029,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Clarifying certain PERS and teachers' disability retirement qualifications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the circumstances under which a member may qualify for total and permanent disability retirement under the provisions of the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System and the state Teachers' Retirement System.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB331/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=331&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":28030,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Revising Emergency Medical Services Retirement System Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical changes to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement Act; to alphabetize definitions; to define \"employer error\", \"participating public employer\" and \"retirant\"; to clarify the definitions of \"early retirement age\" and \"required beginning date\"; to specify procedures for the transfer of contributions from the Public Employees Retirement System to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System for those who were not an emergency medical services officer on the effective date of the article; to clarify the actuarial valuation period; clarify the employer contribution amount; to specify procedures for the correction of errors; to provide an onset date for receipt of disability benefits; and to provide for the termination of disability benefits when a retirant refuses to submit to a medical examination or provide their physician's certification of continued disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB332/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=332&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":28031,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Requiring write-in candidates pay filing fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require write-in candidates for public office to pay a filing fee for the office sought and to provide for distribution of the fee in the same manner as other candidates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB334/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=334&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":28032,"bill_number":"HB4147","title":"Relating to licensing exemptions of persons who only perform the duty of hair washing for a licensed barber or cosmetologist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from licensing requirements of the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists persons who only perform the duty of hair washing for a licensed barber or cosmetologist, but requires the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to create an apprentice license for these persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4147/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4147&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":28033,"bill_number":"HB4148","title":"Relating to prohibiting members of the news media from being compelled to give testimony","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit members of the news media from being compelled to give testimony in any court in the state relating to the source of information in the public communication, without the consent of the person or persons providing the information relied upon for the public communication.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4148/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4148&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":28034,"bill_number":"HB4149","title":"Authorizing incentives for energy conservation by electric utilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize electric utilities to install voltage regulation devices for energy conversation and to recover the capital and operating costs, together with a fifteen percent rate of return on investments and installation of the devices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4149/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4149&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":28035,"bill_number":"HB4152","title":"Making it a misdemeanor to make more than three separate calls to 911 for nonemergency health concerns","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a misdemeanor to make more than three separate calls to 911 for nonemergency health concerns.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4152/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4152&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":28036,"bill_number":"HB4153","title":"Creating an Office for Oral Health under the Bureau for Public Health","description":"The purpose of the bill is to create an Office for Oral Health under the Bureau for Public Health and to authorize a full time director.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4153/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4153&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":28037,"bill_number":"HB4154","title":"Relating to bicycle and pedestrian ways being given full 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.  The bill also provides for exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4154/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4154&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":28038,"bill_number":"HB4155","title":"Expanding permitted uses for revenues allocated to volunteer and part time fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit revenues allocated to volunteer and part time fire departments to be used for Workers' Compensation premiums and length of service awards. The bill establishes a Volunteer Firefights Length of Service Awards Program Fund and provides the Insurance Commissioner with the rulemaking authority for establishing criteria for awards from the fund.  The bill also eliminates the ten percent of the certain premium tax on taxable insurance premiums paid to the Teachers Retirement System Reserve Fund and increases moneys allocated to volunteer and part time fire departments by that same amount.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4155/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4155&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":28039,"bill_number":"HB4156","title":"Relating to recall elections of elected or appointed federal officers that do not hold a life term","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the policies and procedures for a recall elections of elected or appointed federal officers that do not hold a life term","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4156/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4156&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":28041,"bill_number":"HB4162","title":"Providing a tax credit for obtaining certain certifications by the United States Green Building Council Leadership","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for obtaining certain certifications  by the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system or the Green Globes Building Initiative green building rating standard . The bill  sets forth the amount of the credit, who may take the credit, the criteria for taking the credit   and the amount of the credit. The bill also provides rulemaking authority and defines terms .","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4162/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4162&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":28042,"bill_number":"HB4161","title":"Creating the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4161/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4161&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":28043,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Increasing number of Marshall County Park and Recreation Board members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of persons permitted to be appointed to the Marshall County Park and Recreation Board to up to twelve members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-22","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB335/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=335&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":28044,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Authorizing Division of Wildlife Resources recover possession or restitution value of certain animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the Chief of the Division of Wildlife Resources the power to bring actions to recover possession or value of wild animals.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB336/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=336&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":28045,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Requiring Racetrack Video Lottery Fund be used for certain payments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all of an established $11 million Racetrack Video Lottery Fund to be transferred into the existing West Virginia Racing Commission Special Account - Unredeemed Pari-Mutuel Tickets account to be used to pay certain current and unpaid debt payments. The bill also provides that when those debt obligations have been fully met all monies deposited in the Video Lottery Fund will be used for the Workers' Compensation debt service until that debt is retired.  The bill removes a provision concerning the Thoroughbred Development Fund.  The bill eliminates a $200,000 annual payment for providing health and disability benefits to jockeys and their dependents and also eliminates an obsolete provision concerning a special trust fund.  The bill further provides that the Racing Commission may use current funds to pay previously incurred obligations.  Additionally, the bill requires certain obligations be paid on a monthly basis and that certain receipts from all thoroughbred racetracks be divided on a pro rata basis between those racetracks. The bill modifies a current treasury account to include funds for greyhound adoption, spaying and neutering.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB337/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=337&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":28046,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Allowing purchase of retroactive service credit for certain emergency services officers","description":"This bill was recommended for introduction and passage by the Joint Committee on Pensions and Retirement. The purpose of this bill is to allow the purchase of retroactive service credit for those emergency services officers who transferred from PERS, but had not already purchased this retroactive service credit prior to or after transferring from the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-22","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-01-22","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB338/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=338&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":28047,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Correcting invalid code reference related to voter registration list","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct an invalid code section reference.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB339/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=339&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":28048,"bill_number":"HB4157","title":"Removing outdated sunset language","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove antiquated, ineffective and nonimplemented sections from the code.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4157/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4157&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":28049,"bill_number":"HB4158","title":"Relating to neighborhood crime watch programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create neighborhood crime watch programs, develop penalties for harassing officials of this programs and creating a policy that will maintain informants anonymity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4158/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4158&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":28050,"bill_number":"HB4159","title":"Requiring insurers to notify insureds of all rate increases before they take effect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all insurers to notify its policyholders of premium rate increases thirty days prior to those increases going into effect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-22","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-22","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4159/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4159&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Givens"},
{"bill_id":28051,"bill_number":"HB4160","title":"Providing a tax incentive to dental practitioners to perform dental services at no cost to indigent patients","description":"The purpose of the bill is to provide a tax incentive to dental practitioners to perform dental services at no cost to indigent patients as defined.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4160/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4160&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":28052,"bill_number":"HB4163","title":"Relating to the administration of the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the governing boards of state institutions of higher education to participate in the Public Employees Insurance Agency insurance program; another third-party insurance program; or, in the alternative, the boards may separately self-insure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4163/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4163&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":28053,"bill_number":"HB4164","title":"Creating of a pilot program for the placement of children four to ten years of age in foster care which shall be known as Jacob's Law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a pilot program for children ages four through ten who are entering the foster care system and need specialized services and an evaluation upon entry.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4164/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4164&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":28054,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Creating Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act","description":"This bill was recommended for introduction and passage by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary.  The bill is modeled on the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act approved July 15, 2009, by the Uniform Law Commission (ULC).  The proposed legislation attempts to provide a more comprehensive mechanism to avoid or mitigate the impact of collateral consequences.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB340/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=340&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":28055,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Relating to Division of Corrections' criminogenic risk and need assessments","description":"This bill encourages the use of criminogenic risk and need assessments for all persons sentenced to the custody of the Division of Corrections.  Additionally, the bill would require the Parole Board to review available criminogenic risk and need assessments when making parole determinations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB342/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=342&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":28056,"bill_number":"HB4170","title":"Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act","description":"This bill was recommended for introduction and passage by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary.  The bill is modeled on the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act approved July 15, 2009, by the Uniform Law Commission (ULC).  The proposed legislation attempts to provide a more comprehensive mechanism to avoid or mitigate the impact of collateral consequences.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4170/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4170&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":28057,"bill_number":"HB4171","title":"Relating to criminogenic risk and needs assessments","description":"This bill encourages the use of criminogenic risk and need assessments for all persons sentenced to the custody of the Division of Corrections.  Additionally, the bill would require the Parole Board to review available criminogenic risk and need assessments when making parole determinations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4171/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4171&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":28058,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Creating DHHR Safety and Treatment Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new special revenue fund entitled the Department of Health and Human Resources Safety and Treatment Fund which was previously administered by the Division of Motor Vehicles.  This bill transfers the authority to collect fees and spend money from the new fund to the Department of Health and Human Resources and to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to administer the fund.  The bill also authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles to transfer all funds in the Motor Vehicle Fees Fund to the newly created fund and to transfer any property and records from the safety and treatment program to the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB341/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=341&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":28059,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Increasing minimum age for ending compulsory school attendance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum age for ending compulsory school attendance from age sixteen to age seventeen and to reduce from ten to five the number of days of unexcused absences at which proceeding to enforce attendance begin. This is an interim bill recommended by Education Subcommittee C.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB343/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=343&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":28060,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Authorizing DMV issue special license plates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special license plates for members of certain organizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-25","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB344/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=344&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":28061,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Requiring telecommunications tax study","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate that the Tax Commissioner undertake a study of the telecommunications industry for the purpose of making recommendations with respect to amendments to the state telecommunications tax.  The bill authorizes the Tax Commissioner to order the disclosure of certain information by persons engaged in the telecommunications service business or a related business and includes confidentiality protections for any information so disclosed.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB345/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=345&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":28062,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Creating single statewide credentialing verification organization for health care practitioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a single statewide credentialing verification organization in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-25","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB346/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=346&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":28063,"bill_number":"HB4165","title":"Relating to compulsory school attendance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum age for ending compulsory school attendance from age sixteen to age seventeen and to reduce from ten to five the number of days of unexcused absences at which proceeding to enforce attendance begin. This is an interim bill recommended by Education Subcommittee C.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4165/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4165&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":28064,"bill_number":"HB4166","title":"Expanding the age for firefighters over thirty-five years of age for persons already employed by another paid fire department","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the age for firefighters over 35 for persons already employed by another paid fire department.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4166/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4166&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":28065,"bill_number":"HB4167","title":"Creating a special revenue fund, known as the Department of Health and Human Resources Safety and Treatment Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new special revenue fund entitled the Department of Health and Human Resources Safety and Treatment Fund which was previously administered by the Division of Motor Vehicles.  This bill transfers the authority to collect fees and spend money from the new fund to the Department of Health and Human Resources and to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to administer the fund.  The bill also authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles to transfer all funds in the Motor Vehicle Fees Fund to the newly created fund and to transfer any property and records from the safety and treatment program to the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4167/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4167&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":28066,"bill_number":"HB4168","title":"Relating to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System","description":"This bill was recommended for introduction and passage by the Joint Committee on Pensions and Retirement. The purpose of this bill is to allow the purchase of retroactive service credit for those emergency services officers who transferred from PERS, but had not already purchased this retroactive service credit prior to or after transferring from the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4168/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4168&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":28067,"bill_number":"HB4169","title":"Relating to statewide voter registration list maintenance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct an invalid code section reference.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4169/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4169&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":28068,"bill_number":"HB4172","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special license plates for members of certain organizations upon approval of the commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special license plates for members of certain organizations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4172/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4172&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":42914,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to continue studying the needs, challenges, and issues facing West Virginia veterans returning from recent service","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR7/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42915,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"The \"Lance Corporal Larry Steven Heater Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR8/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42916,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-22","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-01-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR9/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42917,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"The \"Sgt. Justin Alan Thompson Memorial Highway\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-09","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR10/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42918,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Requesting the Division of Highways erect two signs on I-79 when entering Marion County honoring two West Virginia football legends, Sam Huff and Frank \"Gunner\" Gatski","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR11/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42919,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"The \"Private Archie A. 'Whack' Jordan Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR12/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42920,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Designating January 20, 2010, as \"Disability Advocacy Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR4/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42921,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Designating Thursday, January 21, 2010, as \"Generation West Virginia Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR5/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42922,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Parsons, Tucker County, \"Sheriff O. Gay Hovatter Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR5/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42923,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Mingo County \"Matoma C. Sansom Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR6/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42924,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Woodville, Lincoln County, \"Private First Class Karol Clay Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR7/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42925,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study gubernatorial succession","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR8/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42926,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Designating January 20, 2010, \"Disability Advocacy Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR4/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42927,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Designating Thursday, January 21, 2010, \"Generation WV Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR5/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42928,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Authorizing appointment of 2010 session employees","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR6/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42929,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Recognizing Fairmont State University for academic excellence","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR7/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42930,"bill_number":"HB4175","title":"Amending the community notification and disclosure provisions of the Sex Offender Registration Act","description":"This bill provides that at least 90 days before a sex offender is to be released, a committee that includes a licensed sex offender treatment provider, a law-enforcement official, and a caseworker who handles sex offenders, convenes to determine the risk that a particular sex offender will reoffend. They take into consideration a wide range of factors, including the circumstances of the sex offense which produced the conviction. The panel decides the level a which an offender will be subject to community notification. The extent of the information disclosed and the community to whom disclosure is made must relate to the level of danger posed by the offender, to the offender's pattern of offending behavior, and to the need of community members for information to enhance their individual and collective safety. Low-risk offenders' information is given to law-enforcement officials in the jurisdiction where the offender will reside, as well as to the victims of and any witnesses to the individual's offense. Moderate- to high-level risk offenders' information may also be given, as appropriate, to area schools, daycares, and healthcare centers, and the police may hold a community meeting to explain the risks a particular sex offender poses for the community. A convicted sex offenders may appeal their registration status every two years to a panel of experts that includes law enforcement and treatment providers. The panel has the authority to reassess the convicted sex offender's level of dangerousness and adjust his or her risk level accordingly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4175/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4175&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":42931,"bill_number":"HB4184","title":"Relating to mandatory anti-racial profiling training for certain law-enforcement officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide anti-racial profiling training for certain officer trainees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4184/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4184&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":42932,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Revising certain Sex Offender Registration Act provisions","description":"This bill provides that at least 90 days before a sex offender is to be released, a committee that includes a licensed sex offender treatment provider, a law-enforcement official, and a caseworker who handles sex offenders, convenes to determine the risk that a particular sex offender will reoffend. They take into consideration a wide range of factors, including the circumstances of the sex offense which produced the conviction. The panel decides the level a which an offender will be subject to community notification. The extent of the information disclosed and the community to whom disclosure is made must relate to the level of danger posed by the offender, to the offender's pattern of offending behavior, and to the need of community members for information to enhance their individual and collective safety. Low-risk offenders' information is given to law-enforcement officials in the jurisdiction where the offender will reside, as well as to the victims of and any witnesses to the individual's offense. Moderate- to high-level risk offenders' information may also be given, as appropriate, to area schools, daycares, and healthcare centers, and the police may hold a community meeting to explain the risks a particular sex offender poses for the community. A convicted sex offenders may appeal their registration status every two years to a panel of experts that includes law enforcement and treatment providers. The panel has the authority to reassess the convicted sex offender's level of dangerousness and adjust his or her risk level accordingly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB348/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=348&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":42933,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Requiring antiracial profiling training for certain law-enforcement officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide anti-racial profiling training for certain officer trainees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB351/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=351&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":42934,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Creating WV Transportation Finance Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Transportation Finance Commission and its governing board. The bill sets forth the appointment, terms, qualifications, compensation and expenses of its members and the powers and duties of the commission. The bill creates the West Virginia Transportation Finance Commission Fund and sets forth the requirements for deposits, contributions, appropriations, capitalization, disbursements, subaccounts, loans and other financial assistance from the fund. The bill also sets forth requirements for applications for loans and other financial assistance, approval of qualified projects, finance agreements, payments     and repayments of loans and withholding of defaulted payments from funds allotted or payable to a defaulting government unit. The bill identifies the rights of qualified borrowers from the fund. The bill further requires annual reports to Governor, the Legislature and appropriate federal agencies and requires annual audits. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to assist the commission. The bill also makes legislative findings and defining terms. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB347/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=347&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":42935,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Requiring child care centers have written evacuation plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require licensed or registered child care centers to have a written plan for evacuation in the event of an emergency and making it a point of investigation before a license is received.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB349/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=349&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":42936,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Recategorizing recycled energy as renewable energy resource","description":"The purpose of this bill is to categorize recycled energy as a renewable energy resource.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB350/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=350&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":42937,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Creating WV Community Empowerment Transportation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Community Empowerment Transportation Act. The bill authorizes the Commissioner of Highways to establish procedures relating to the authority and review of transportation projects. The bill makes legislative findings and defines terms. The bill requires those seeking state funds for transportation projects to submit a transportation project plan and sets forth those requirements. The bill grants the Commissioner of Highways to approve or deny a project. The bill authorizes county commissions to impose user fees for the construction and maintenance of roads and transportation projects. The bill provides a credit for municipally imposed fees. The bill authorizes counties to issue revenue and general obligation bonds for transportation projects following voter approval. The bill provides notice, election and advertising requirements. The bill requires development of transportation projects be coordinated with other infrastructure projects and authorizes information sharing. The bill also authorizes agreements between municipal utilities and public service districts to participate in transportation projects. The bill authorizes the setting of rates to include costs of municipal utilities and public service districts in coordination with transportation projects. The bill also provides an exemption from Public Service Commission approvals. The bill requires a bond covering the potential impact of the project on highway facilities. The bill regulates access from private properties to and from state roads. The bill also provides recovery of cost of highway improvements from commercial and residential developments.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB352/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=352&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":42938,"bill_number":"HB4173","title":"Making property crimes valued at over $1,000 a felony","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make property crimes valued at over $1,000 a felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4173/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4173&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":42939,"bill_number":"HB4174","title":"Establishing the West Virginia Transportation Finance Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Transportation Finance Commission and its governing board. The bill sets forth the appointment, terms, qualifications, compensation and expenses of its members and the powers and duties of the commission. The bill creates the West Virginia Transportation Finance Commission Fund and sets forth the requirements for deposits, contributions, appropriations, capitalization, disbursements, subaccounts, loans and other financial assistance from the fund. The bill also sets forth requirements for applications for loans and other financial assistance, approval of qualified projects, finance agreements, payments     and repayments of loans and withholding of defaulted payments from funds allotted or payable to a defaulting government unit. The bill identifies the rights of qualified borrowers from the fund. The bill further requires annual reports to Governor, the Legislature and appropriate federal agencies and requires annual audits. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to assist the commission. The bill also makes legislative findings and defining terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4174/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4174&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":42940,"bill_number":"HB4176","title":"Relating to credentialing of health care practitioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a single statewide credentialing verification organization in this state. §16-1A-3 and §16-1A-5 have been substantially rewritten.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4176/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4176&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":42941,"bill_number":"HB4177","title":"Dedicating five percent of coal severance tax to the county of origin","description":"The purpose of this bill is to dedicate five percent of the coal severance tax to the counties where the coal was located at time it was removed from the ground, upon which the coal severance tax is based. It provides that the five percent will go to the county commissions, and provides specific uses for the money.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"Not Enrolled due to technical deficiency","last_action_date":"2010-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4177/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4177&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Stowers"},
{"bill_id":42942,"bill_number":"HB4178","title":"Prohibiting the Finance Board of the Public Employees Insurance Agency from increasing costs to retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Finance Board pursuant to the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act to increase the types and levels of cost to retired emplyees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4178/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4178&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":42943,"bill_number":"HB4179","title":"Removing the termination date of the Equal Pay Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   remove the language providing a termination date for the Equal Pay Commission.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4179/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4179&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":42944,"bill_number":"HB4180","title":"Clarifying the authority of the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board to determine the participating employer contribution rate under the provisions of the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the authority of the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board to determine the participating employer contribution rate under the provisions of the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System and to remove the ten and one-half percent cap on total employer contributions paid by the county commissions and concurrent employers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4180/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4180&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":42945,"bill_number":"HB4181","title":"Relating to qualifying for total and permanent disability retirement in the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the circumstances under which a member may qualify for total and permanent disability retirement under the provisions of the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System and the state Teachers' Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4181/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4181&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":42946,"bill_number":"HB4182","title":"Relating to the emergency medical services retirement system act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical changes to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement Act; to alphabetize definitions; to define \"employer error\", \"participating public employer\" and \"retirant\"; to clarify the definitions of \"early retirement age\" and \"required beginning date\"; to specify procedures for the transfer of contributions from the Public Employees Retirement System to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System for those who were not an emergency medical services officer on the effective date of the article; to clarify the actuarial valuation period; clarify the employer contribution amount; to specify procedures for the correction of errors; to provide an onset date for receipt of disability benefits; and to provide for the termination of disability benefits when a retirant refuses to submit to a medical examination or provide their physician's certification of continued disability.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4182/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4182&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":42947,"bill_number":"HB4183","title":"Requiring a study of the telecommunications tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate that the Tax Commissioner undertake a study of the telecommunications industry for the purpose of making recommendations with respect to amendments to the state telecommunications tax. The bill authorizes the Tax Commissioner to order the disclosure of certain information by persons engaged in the telecommunications service business or a related business and includes confidentiality protections for any information so disclosed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4183/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4183&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":42948,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"Opposing the adoption of a national cap and trade program for carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR13/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42949,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Authorizing the Committee on Rules to arrange a Special Calendar","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR6/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42950,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Authorizing printing and distribution of the Acts of the Legislature and Journals of the House of Delegates","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR7/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42951,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Expressing will of Legislature opposing adoption of national cap and trade program","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR9/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42952,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Creating Smoke Free WV Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Smoke Free West Virginia Act, prohibiting smoking in public places, places of employment and government vehicles. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB360/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=360&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":42953,"bill_number":"HB4194","title":"Codifying the Division of Criminal Justice Services being incorporated into the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"to The purpose of this bill is to codify the Division of Criminal Justice Services and the Office of Economic Opportunity, which were created by executive order and incorporate the Office of Economic Opportunity and Division of Criminal Justice Services into the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 165, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4194/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4194&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":42955,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Providing for notice of trust sale by first-class mail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to     provide for notice of a trust sale by regular first-class mail in addition to the other existing methods of notice. This provides additional assurance that the borrower receives notice of sale, in conformity with the decisions for notice of tax sales pursuant to   Plemons v. Gale   and    Jones v. Flowers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB353/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=353&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":42956,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Updating terms and reporting procedures for traffic crashes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the terms and procedures for the notification after traffic crashes and completion of the required reports by investigating law-enforcement officers. Crash reports are now sent to the Division of Highways, not the division of Motor Vehicles. The word \"accident\" is replaced by the word \"crash.\" Research in highway safety now reflects that \"crash\" is the term of art to describe motor vehicle collisions and is used in most states and encompasses a wider range of potential causes for vehicular crashes than does the term accident.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB354/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=354&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":42957,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Extending certain expired terms of Oil and Gas Inspectors' Examining Board members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the expired term of a member of the Oil and Gas Inspectors' Examining Board until such time as the member's successor is appointed and qualified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB355/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=355&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":42958,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Relating to Bethany College license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for special registration plates bearing the logo, symbol, insignia, letters or words demonstrating association with or support for Bethany College.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB356/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=356&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":42959,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Extending Hazardous Waste Management Fee Fund sunset provision","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue the current hazardous waste management fee until 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB357/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=357&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":42960,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Removing Equal Pay Commission termination date","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the language providing a termination date for the Equal Pay Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB358/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=358&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":42961,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Relating to WV Geographical Information System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize GIS User Groups such as the West Virginia Association of Geospatial Professionals to assist the development of the state GIS plan.   This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB359/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=359&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":42962,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Adding tramadol to Schedule IV list of controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add the generic drug tramadol, brand name Ultram, to the Schedule IV list of controlled substances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB361/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=361&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":42963,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Prohibiting providing false information to obtain controlled substances prescription","description":"The purpose of this is to clarify that the statute also prohibits misleading or false information from being given to a medical practitioner in order to obtain another prescription for a controlled substance. The bill also increases the criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB362/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=362&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":42964,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Requiring methadone treatment center provide certain information to Board of Pharmacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require methadone treatment centers to provide certain information in accordance with the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Act to the Board of Pharmacy when a controlled substance is permitted to be taken away from a treatment facility by a patient of that facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB363/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=363&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":42965,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Permitting Office of Chief Medical Examiner inspect certain controlled substances' information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit duly authorized agents of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to have access to inspect certain confidential information on controlled substances that is required to be kept by the State Board of Pharmacy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB364/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=364&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":42966,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Requiring pharmacies provide personnel online access to controlled substances database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all retail pharmacies to provide its personnel on-line access to the West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB365/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=365&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":42967,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Reducing required number of members for certain municipal commissions and zoning boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the required number of members for municipal planning commissions and municipal boards of zoning appeals for Class IV municipalities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB366/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=366&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":42968,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Creating misdemeanor offense of using additional technology associated with wireless device while driving","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it unlawful to use additional technology associated with a mobile phone while operating a vehicle on a public street, highway or public vehicular area. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB367/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=367&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":42969,"bill_number":"HB4185","title":"Relating to mandatory retirement age of deputy sheriffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize continued employment beyond the mandatory retirement age of age 65 years for deputy sheriffs, if approved in writing by the sheriff.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-26","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-03-01","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4185/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4185&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":42970,"bill_number":"HB4186","title":"Relating to the practice of nursing home administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the law governing the practice of nursing home administration.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4186/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4186&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":42971,"bill_number":"HB4187","title":"Continuing the current hazardous waste management fee until 2015","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue the current hazardous waste management fee until 2015.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4187/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4187&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":42972,"bill_number":"HB4188","title":"Anti-Criminal Street Gang Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Anti-Criminal Street Gang Act and sets forth prohibited acts and activities. The bill prohibits the participation in a criminal street gang, the recruitment of persons for criminal street gangs, the hazing criminal street gang members or those seeking to become members. The bill also prohibits damage to property and provides for the forfeiture of property used in connection with or derived from criminal gang activities. The bill further defines terms and establishes criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4188/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4188&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":42973,"bill_number":"HB4189","title":"Establishing an independent dispute resolution process for nursing homes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an independent dispute resolution process for nursing homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4189/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4189&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":42974,"bill_number":"HB4190","title":"Clarifying an exception that allow sheriffs to collect property taxes in more than two installments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify an exception that allow sheriffs, with the consent of the county commission, to collect property taxes in more than two installments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4190/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4190&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":42975,"bill_number":"HB4191","title":"Eliminating the Insurance Commissioner's exemption relating to workers' compensation rulemaking","description":"The purpose of this act is to eliminate the Insurance Commissioner's exemption relating to workers' compensation rulemaking from the Administrative Procedures Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4191/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4191&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":42976,"bill_number":"HB4192","title":"Creating the West Virginia Ski Resort Industry Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill it to create the West Virginia Ski Resort Industry Commission to encourage and foster continued development of the state's ski resort industry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4192/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4192&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":42977,"bill_number":"HB4193","title":"Relating to the groundwater protection fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the $1 million cap on fees that can be collected and deposited into the Groundwater Protection Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4193/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4193&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":42978,"bill_number":"HB4195","title":"Requiring paramedics to be on site at coal mines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require paramedics to be on site at coal mines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4195/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4195&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":42979,"bill_number":"HB4196","title":"Relating to the State Athletic Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reorganize the state Athletic Commission and to require it to authorize mixed martial arts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4196/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4196&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":42980,"bill_number":"HB4197","title":"Relating to health maintenance organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize HMO's to offer a point of service option.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4197/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4197&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":42981,"bill_number":"HB4198","title":"Extending the expired term of a member of the Oil and Gas Inspectors' Examining Board until such time as the member's successor is appointed and qualified","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the expired term of a member of the Oil and Gas Inspectors' Examining Board until such time as the member's successor is appointed and qualified.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4198/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4198&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Ross"},
{"bill_id":42982,"bill_number":"HB4199","title":"Providing for special registration plates bearing the logo, symbol, insignia, letters or words demonstrating association with or support for Bethany College","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for special registration plates bearing the logo, symbol, insignia, letters or words demonstrating association with or support for Bethany College.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4199/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4199&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":42983,"bill_number":"HB4200","title":"Creating the West Virginia Community Empowerment Transportation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Community Empowerment Transportation Act. The bill authorizes the Commissioner of Highways to establish procedures relating to the authority and review of transportation projects. The bill makes legislative findings and defines terms. The bill requires those seeking state funds for transportation projects to submit a transportation project plan and sets forth those requirements. The bill grants the Commissioner of Highways to approve or deny a project. The bill authorizes county commissions to impose user fees for the construction and maintenance of roads and transportation projects. The bill provides a credit for municipally imposed fees. The bill authorizes counties to issue revenue and general obligation bonds for transportation projects following voter approval. The bill provides notice, election and advertising requirements. The bill requires development of transportation projects be coordinated with other infrastructure projects and authorizes information sharing. The bill also authorizes agreements between municipal utilities and public service districts to participate in transportation projects. The bill authorizes the setting of rates to include costs of municipal utilities and public service districts in coordination with transportation projects. The bill also provides an exemption from Public Service Commission approvals. The bill requires a bond covering the potential impact of the project on highway facilities. The bill regulates access from private properties to and from state roads. The bill also provides recovery of cost of highway improvements from commercial and residential developments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4200/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4200&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":42984,"bill_number":"HB4201","title":"Creating the Livestock Care Standards Board","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4201/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4201&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":42985,"bill_number":"HB4202","title":"Redistricting of the House of Delegates into one hundred single member districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create one hundred single member districts after the 2010 census.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4202/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4202&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":42986,"bill_number":"HB4203","title":"Encouraging county extension services to collect data regarding the locations of all cemeteries within the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage county extension services to collect of data regarding the locations of all cemeteries within West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4203/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4203&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":42987,"bill_number":"HB4204","title":"Using the Crime Victims Fund to fill-in a portion of the property damage deductible for victims of the negligence of an uninsured driver","description":"The purpose of this bill is to use the Crime Victims Fund to fill-in a portion of the property damage deductible for victims of the negligence of an uninsured driver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4204/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4204&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":42988,"bill_number":"HB4205","title":"Relating to the sale of fortified wines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize licensed wine distributors to sell fortified wine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4205/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4205&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":42989,"bill_number":"HB4206","title":"Providing for special registration plates bearing the logo, symbol, insignia, letters or words demonstrating association with or support for Shepherd University","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for special registration plates bearing the logo, symbol, insignia, letters or words demonstrating association with or support for Shepherd University.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4206/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4206&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":42990,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Declaring that the month of May be proclaimed as Lyme Disease Awareness Month beginning in 2010","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR14/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42991,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"The \"John Joseph Walkup, Jr., Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR15/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42992,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Amending the rules of the House of Delegates, relating to requiring consideration of jobs impact statement of proposed legislation","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-27","last_action":"Rejected by House (Roll No. 22)","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR8/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42993,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge on Coalfields Expressway, Raleigh County, \"Craig Dorsey II Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR10/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":42994,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge at Mercer's Bottom, Mason County, \"Private First Class Kenneth W. Bright Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR11/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":45095,"bill_number":"HB4213","title":"Providing that municipal employees may receive up to two years of retirement service credit for military service","description":"The purpose of this bill is provide that municipal employees may receive up to two years of retirement service credit for military service prior to, or during, their municipal employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4213/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4213&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":45096,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Relating to certain State Police and FBI criminal background investigations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the option of eliminating duplicitous criminal background investigations with both the West Virginia State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB377/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=377&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":45097,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Increasing Enhanced 911 Wireless Tower Access Assistance Fund allocation","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":"2010-01-28","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB383/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=383&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":45098,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Increasing number of State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for an increase and establish a minimum number of troopers to proved basic law enforcement services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB386/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=386&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":45103,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Authorizing excess Courtesy Patrol funds be transferred to Tourism Promotion Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize excess funds in the courtesy Patrol Fund to be transferred back to the Tourism Promotion Fund.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB368/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=368&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":45104,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Modifying definitions of certain wells","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the definitions of \"shallow\" and \"deep\" wells to allow a shallow well to be drilled deeper and provide clarity to both definitions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB369/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=369&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":45105,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Establishing cap on groundwater protection fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the $1 million cap on fees that can be collected and deposited into the Groundwater Protection Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB370/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=370&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":45106,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Updating language in WV Medical Practice Act","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB371/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=371&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":45107,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Updating language in WV Medical Practice Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update language in the West Virginia Medical Practice Act and provide current terminology.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB372/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=372&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":45108,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Creating Caregivers Consent Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Caregivers Consent Act, allowing 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 the 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. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB373/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=373&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":45109,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Limiting county commissions' mortgage recording tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit each county commission imposing a mortgage recording tax of not more than $1 per $1,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB374/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=374&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":45110,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Creating Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB375/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=375&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":45111,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Relating to residential mortgage foreclosure data","description":"The purpose of this bill is to streamline the reporting of information regarding residential mortgage foreclosures so that the information is reported directly from the trustees, who are the source of the information, to the Division of Banking and to require that the county clerks report only a list reflecting the number of residential mortgage foreclosure sales that were filed in a given period.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 132, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB376/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=376&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":45112,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Limiting municipal assessments lien","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a limitation on the lien created for municipal assessments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB378/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=378&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":45113,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Relating to mechanic's liens filed against corporations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to assure bona fide purchasers for value of real property that the property is not subject to claims of mechanics or suppliers unless notices is filed in the county in which the property is located.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB379/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=379&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":45114,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Expanding animal fighting prohibitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of any animal in animal fighting ventures and to expand the application of felony criminal penalties to include additional activities carried on for the purpose of supporting animal fighting. Attending an animal fight remains a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB380/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=380&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":45115,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Regulating ability of Division of Banking employees to obtain certain loans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent employees and officials of the Division of Banking from taking regulatory action involving financial institutions with whom they may have outstanding extensions of credit or pending applications for credit.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB381/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=381&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":45116,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Relating to certain oil and gas drilling geologic reports","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the preparation and submission of geological reports incidental to oil and gas drilling and to require that logs and other valuable geological information obtained by operators in the normal course of business be delivered to the state Geological and Economic Survey.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB382/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=382&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":45117,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Creating Uniform Power of Attorney Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Uniform Power of Attorney Act and to repeal the Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB384/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=384&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":45118,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Requiring banks provide bond to secure certain county deposits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require banks to provide a bond or pledge assets to secure county deposits only where the amount of the deposits exceeds federal deposit insurance limits.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB385/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=385&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":45119,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Providing certain mortgage loan originators be licensed or registered","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require regulated consumer lenders to provide notice of change in ownership or control to the West Virginia Division of Banking and to clarify that mortgage loan originators employed by such lenders must be registered or licensed with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB387/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=387&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":45120,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Specifying number of members on municipal planning commissions and zoning boards","description":"Specifying number of members on municipal planning commissions and zoning boards","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB388/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=388&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":45121,"bill_number":"HB4207","title":"Making it unlawful to send obscene, anonymous, harassing and threatening communications by computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant or other mobile device","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it unlawful to send obscene, anonymous, harassing and threatening communications by computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant or other mobile device. The bill makes it a misdemeanor for first and second offenses. The bill also provides that a third or subsequent offense is a felony and, establishes penalties of imprisonment for not more than two years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-01","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4207/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4207&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":45122,"bill_number":"HB4208","title":"Requiring a landlord to give at least thirty days written notice to a tenant when property being occupied by the tenant is being foreclosed upon","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a landlord to give at least thirty days notice when the property being occupied by the tenant is being foreclosed upon. The bill requires a landlord to give written notice to a prospective tenant if the property is in foreclosure. The bill also provides for damages if notice is not given.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4208/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4208&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":45123,"bill_number":"HB4209","title":"Requiring at least one commissioner be present before a hearing may be conducted on public utility matters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require at least one commissioner be present before the Public Service Commission may conduct hearings on matters that require public hearings on public utilities. The bill also deletes obsolete language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4209/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4209&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":45124,"bill_number":"HB4210","title":"Requiring the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board to have a quorum of five members present at any public hearing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board to have a quorum of five members present at any public hearing conducted by the board.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4210/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4210&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":45125,"bill_number":"HB4211","title":"Providing supplemental funding for providing alternative programs for limited English proficient students","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4211/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4211&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":45126,"bill_number":"HB4212","title":"Requiring PSC update railroad walkway safety regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Service Commission to institute additional rulemaking proceedings to update safety rules and regulations pertaining to walkways along railtracks.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4212/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4212&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":45127,"bill_number":"HB4214","title":"Requiring review and approval of final settlements of Workers' Compensation awards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require review and approval of final settlements of Workers' Compensation awards.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4214/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4214&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":45128,"bill_number":"HB4215","title":"Prohibiting gender discrimination in health care insurance plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of the gender of insured persons as a rate-making factor for health insurance policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4215/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4215&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":45129,"bill_number":"HB4216","title":"Prohibiting wagering at animal fighting ventures and providing a felony criminal penalty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   prohibit wagering at animal fighting ventures and providing a felony criminal penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4216/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4216&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":45130,"bill_number":"HB4217","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Enhanced 911 Council to propose Emergency Medical Dispatch procedures","description":"This bill requires the West Virginia Enhanced 911 Council to propose Emergency Medical Dispatch procedures that shall be adopted by all fifty-five county commissions and their respective 911 call centers within West Virginia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4217/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4217&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":45131,"bill_number":"HB4218","title":"Modifying the definitions of \"shallow well\" and \"deep well\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the definitions of \"shallow\" and \"deep\" wells to allow a shallow well to be drilled deeper and provide clarity to both definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4218/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4218&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":45132,"bill_number":"HB4219","title":"Reporting of certain geologic information obtained incidental to oil and gas drilling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the preparation and submission of geological reports incidental to oil and gas drilling and to require that logs and other valuable geological information obtained by operators in the normal course of business be delivered to the state Geological and Economic Survey.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 2nd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4219/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4219&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":45133,"bill_number":"HB4220","title":"Relating to the practice of medical imaging and radiation therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the board of Medicine to treat a person qualified as a radiologic practitioner assistant as a radiologist assistant.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4220/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4220&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":45134,"bill_number":"HB4221","title":"Permitting a person who has practiced nuclear medicine technology for a certain time to be eligible for licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a person who has practice nuclear medicine technology for the previous fifteen years in this state to be eligible for licensure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4221/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4221&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":45135,"bill_number":"HB4222","title":"Exempting antique motor vehicles from personal property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt antique motor vehicles from personal property taxes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4222/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4222&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":45136,"bill_number":"HB4223","title":"Increasing the safety of school children that use school buses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the safety of school children that use school buses by increasing criminal penalties for failure to stop a vehicle before reaching a school bus with flashing warning lights and by providing additional circumstances which increase the periods of ineligibility for people for certain felony convictions for the distribution of controlled substances in the proximity of students waiting, boarding or exiting a school bus.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4223/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4223&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":45137,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Recognizing the public service of the AARP","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR9/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":45138,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Recognizing the West Virginia Press Association on January 28, 2010","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR10/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":45139,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Designating January 28, 2010, \"WV Press Association Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR8/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":45140,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Honoring USS West Virginia officers and crew","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-01-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR9/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46047,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Relating to eligibility of certain felons to receive certain federally funded benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to opt out of federal law restrictions on eligibility of persons convicted of drug-related felonies from receiving the benefits of certain federally funded programs, namely any state program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, the benefits of the food stamp program, or any state program carried out under the Food Stamp Act of 1977. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB389/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=389&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":46048,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Clarifying court assesses private investigative and security services regulations violation penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that, upon conviction, it is the court who assesses a fine.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB390/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=390&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":46049,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Relating to county board of education members' eligibility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct a numbering error in the code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 59, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB391/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=391&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":46050,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Adding small scale development and ancillary project component to Tourism Development Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a small scale tourism development component and an ancillary tourism facilities development component to the West Virginia Tourism Development Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB392/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=392&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":46051,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Raising exemption threshold for charitable fund solicitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a definition for the term \"audit\" as used in this chapter and to raise the threshold for being exempt from filing audits and registering.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB393/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=393&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":46052,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Authorizing DMV use certain program to identify uninsured vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to utilize an electronic insurance verification program to identify uninsured motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB394/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=394&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":46053,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Allowing counties' discretion on printed poll book use","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide counties the discretion to accompany an electronic poll book with a printed poll book.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB395/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=395&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":46054,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Updating commercial driver's license requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the requirements to obtain and retain a commercial driver's license to comply with recent changes in federal law and rule. The bill also reconciles conflicting provisions concerning CDL holders in Chapter 17B with Chapter 17E.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB396/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=396&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":46055,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Creating single dwelling residential housing index and multiplier","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   create a single dwelling residential housing index and multiplier. It includes requirements for the Tax Commissioner to annually report this information to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance  .   This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB397/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=397&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":46056,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Prohibiting landfill disposal of certain electronic devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit disposal of certain electronic devices such as computers, monitors and television sets in landfills.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 176, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB398/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=398&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":46057,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Relating to magistrates' election by division","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":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB399/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=399&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":46058,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Relating to certain nursing care provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from the nursing licensing provisions the nonmedical care of the sick when done in connection with the practice of religious tenets of any church or religious organization and by or for its members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB400/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=400&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":46059,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Relating to ad valorem property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform and modernize procedures and time frames for assessments of real and personal property, notices of assessments, and appeals of assessments. It provides special provisions for assessment of industrial and natural resources property. The bill establishes the local board of assessment appeals to meet in the fall of the tax year to which taxpayers may appeal as an alternative to the board of equalization and review which meets in February of the tax year. It authorizes a circuit court, upon an appeal from a board of equalization and review or a board of assessment appeals, to remand the case back to such board if the court finds the record below is inadequate.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB401/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=401&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":46060,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Relating to Supreme Court Justices' election by division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that   Supreme Court Justices   be elected by divisions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB402/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=402&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":46061,"bill_number":"HB4224","title":"Agriculture, best management practices for land application of waste products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Best Management Practices for Land Application of Waste Products from Aquaculture Facilities. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4224/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4224&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46062,"bill_number":"HB4225","title":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, nonintoxicating beer licensing and operations procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Nonintoxicating Beer Licensing and Operations Procedures. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4225/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4225&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46063,"bill_number":"HB4226","title":"DEP, oil and gas wells and other wells","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Oil and Gas Wells and Other Wells. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4226/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4226&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46064,"bill_number":"HB4227","title":"Directors of the WV Health Insurance Plan, premium, subsidy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Directors of the West Virginia Health Insurance Plan to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Premium Subsidy. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4227/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4227&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46065,"bill_number":"HB4228","title":"Directors of the WV Health Insurance Plan, pre-existing conditions exclusion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Directors of the West Virginia Health Insurance Plan to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Pre-existing Conditions Exclusion. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4228/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4228&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46066,"bill_number":"HB4229","title":"Health and Human Resources, out-of-school time child care center licensing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Out-of-school-time Child Care Center Licensing Requirements. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4229/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4229&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46067,"bill_number":"HB4230","title":"Insurance Commission, variable life insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Variable Life Insurance. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4230/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4230&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46068,"bill_number":"HB4231","title":"Insurance Commission, annuity disclosure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Annuity Disclosure. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4231/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4231&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46069,"bill_number":"HB4232","title":"Insurance Commission, medicare supplement insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Medicare Supplement Insurance. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4232/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4232&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46070,"bill_number":"HB4233","title":"Insurance Commission, coordination of health benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Coordination of Health Benefits. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4233/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4233&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46071,"bill_number":"HB4234","title":"Insurance Commission, preventive care pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Preventive Care Pilot Program. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4234/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4234&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46072,"bill_number":"HB4235","title":"Lottery Commission, limited gaming facility rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Lottery Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Limited Gaming Facilities. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4235/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4235&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46073,"bill_number":"HB4236","title":"Psychologists, WV Board of, qualifications for licensure as a psychologist or a school psychologist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Qualifications for Licensure as a Psychologist or a School Psychologist. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4108","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4236/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4236&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46074,"bill_number":"HB4237","title":"West Virginia State Police Career Progression System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia State Police Career Progression System. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4081","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4237/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4237&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46075,"bill_number":"HB4238","title":"State Police, carrying of handgun by retired or medically discharged members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Carrying of Handguns by Retired or Medically Discharged Members. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4081","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4238/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4238&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46076,"bill_number":"HB4239","title":"Tax Department, West Virginia Film Industry Investment Act","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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4239/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4239&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46077,"bill_number":"HB4240","title":"Tax Department, corporation net income tax","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 Corporation Net Income Tax. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4240/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4240&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46078,"bill_number":"HB4241","title":"Authorizing the superintendent of the state police to refuse a request to carry a handgun when made by a retired trooper not living in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is authorize the superintendent of the State Police to refuse a request to carry a handgun when made by a retired trooper who does not live in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4241/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4241&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46079,"bill_number":"HB4242","title":"Relating to assignment of cases to private attorneys by bid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance approve any proposed settlement involving the Office of the Attorney General while, additionally, providing that any proceeds received in any civil action involving the Office of the Attorney General be deposited in the General Revenue Fund to be appropriated by the Legislature. In addition, the bill requires that the Attorney General seek bids from private attorneys when seeking outside legal assistance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4242/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4242&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":46080,"bill_number":"HB4243","title":"Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensing and Regulation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the licensure of pharmacy benefit managers and to establish related regulatory requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4243/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4243&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":46081,"bill_number":"HB4244","title":"Relating to penalties for violations of private investigative and security services regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that, upon conviction, it is the court who assesses a fine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4244/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4244&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46082,"bill_number":"HB4245","title":"Relating to county board of education, eligibility of members and training requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct a numbering error in the code.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4245/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4245&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":46083,"bill_number":"HB4246","title":"Creating a tax credit for new or converted qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a tax credit for new or converted qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4246/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4246&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":46084,"bill_number":"HB4247","title":"Providing counties the discretion to accompany an electronic poll book with a printed poll book","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide counties the discretion to accompany an electronic poll book with a printed poll book.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4247/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4247&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":46085,"bill_number":"HB4248","title":"Relating to the solicitation of charitable funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a definition for the term \"audit\" as used in this chapter and to raise the threshold for being exempt from filing audits and registering.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4248/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4248&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":46086,"bill_number":"HB4249","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to use recycled materials in construction or maintenance of roads and highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to use recycled materials in construction or maintenance of roads and highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4249/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4249&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":46087,"bill_number":"HB4250","title":"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":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4250/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4250&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":46088,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"The \"Arsenio Albert Alvarez Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR16/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46089,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"The \"Freda Bell Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR17/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46090,"bill_number":"HJR102","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase and Manufacturing Inventory Amendment","description":"The purpose of this Resolution is to change the homestead exemption for citizens of this state and who are sixty-five years of age or older or are permanently and totally disabled, from exempting the first $20,000 of assessed valuation of any real property to exempting an amount equal to the first fifty percent of the average sale of real property in that county over the five years preceding the assessment, and to permit the Legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property directly used in commercial and industrial businesses, or such components thereof as the Legislature may in its discretion designate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-01-29","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-29","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR102/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=102&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46091,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study motor carrier industry regulation","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR12/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46092,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Big Chimney, Kanawha County, \"Private First Class Thomas Keith Coleman Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR13/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46093,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Scott Depot, Putnam County, \"Trooper William 'Bill' Phillips Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR14/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46094,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study student performance and instructional time","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study student performance and instructional time","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-11","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR15/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46292,"bill_number":"HB4288","title":"Requiring that not less than fifty percent of the moneys remaining in the Tourism Promotion Fund be expended to West Virginia companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   require that not less than fifty percent of the moneys remaining in the Tourism Promotion Fund when expended be made to West Virginia companies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4288/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4288&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46293,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Introduced","last_action_date":null,"committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR125/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=125&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46303,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to best management practices for land application of waste products from aquaculture facilities","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB403/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=403&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46304,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Authorizing Alcohol Beverage Control Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to nonintoxicating beer licensing and operations procedures","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB404/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=404&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46305,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to oil and gas wells and other wells","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB405/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=405&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46306,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Authorizing Directors of WV Health Insurance Plan promulgate legislative rule relating to premium subsidy","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB406/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=406&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46307,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Authorizing Department of Revenue promulgate legislative rules","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB407/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=407&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46308,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to out-of-school time child care center licensing requirements","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB408/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=408&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46309,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to variable life insurance","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB409/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=409&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46310,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to annuity disclosure","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB410/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=410&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46311,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to Medicare supplement insurance","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB411/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=411&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46312,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to coordination of health benefits","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB412/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=412&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46313,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to preventive care pilot program","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB413/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=413&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46314,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Authorizing Lottery Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to limited gaming facilities","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB414/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=414&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46315,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Authorizing Board of Psychologists promulgate legislative rule relating to qualifications for licensure as psychologist or school psychologist","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB415/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=415&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46316,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Authorizing State Police promulgate legislative rule relating to State Police Career Progression System","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB416/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=416&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46317,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Authorizing State Police promulgate legislative rule relating to carrying of handguns by retired or medically discharged members","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB417/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=417&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46318,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to film industry investment tax credit","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB418/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=418&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46319,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to corporation net income tax","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB419/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=419&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46320,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Denying certain retired troopers from carrying handguns","description":"The purpose of this bill is authorize the superintendent of the State Police to refuse a request to carry a handgun when made by a retired trooper who does not live in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB420/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=420&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46321,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Regulating mini-trucks' sale and use","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale and use of mini trucks. The bill authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles to title, register and establish ownership documentation requirements of mini trucks. The bill establishes where mini trucks may be operated and specific equipment that must be on a mini truck. The bill also permits annual safety inspections of mini trucks to be waived if certain conditions are met and requires operators to have proofs of insurance and financial responsibility on a mini truck. The bill exempts mini trucks from federal safety and emission standards. The bill further requires a seller to provide to prospective purchasers full disclosure on whether a mini truck conforms to certain federal safety and environmental standards. The bill establishes the registration class and fee for a mini truck. The bill defines the term \"mini truck\" and redefines the term \"all- terrain vehicle.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB421/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=421&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":46322,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Limiting liability for nonhealth care provider defibrillator users","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit liability for anticipated automatic external defibrillator users who are not health care providers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB422/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=422&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":46323,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Providing dentists tax incentive for free indigent dental care","description":"The purpose of the bill is to provide a tax incentive to dental practitioners to perform dental services at no cost to indigent patients as defined.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB423/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=423&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":46324,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Relating to insurance adjusters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the provisions affecting insurance adjusters. The bill defines \"home state\" and permits an adjuster to designate a home state. The bill establishes a new crop adjuster license and sets forth its qualifications. The bill revises the requirements for nonresident adjusters. The bill also grants the Commissioner of Insurance with the authority to examine the business practices of persons who hold or apply for adjuster licenses. Further, the bill revises the licensing renewal requirements. The bill requires notification by adjusters of legal actions taken against them. The bill clarifies the process to be used concerning adverse administrative actions and increases the maximum administrative penalty for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB424/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=424&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46325,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Relating to insurance companies deemed in hazardous financial condition","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB425/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=425&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46326,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Exempting certain real property owners from natural resources property assessment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt owners, other than corporations or partnerships, of one hundred acres or less of contiguously connected real property from payment of increased valuation and assessment as natural resources property on reserve coal properties. The bill defines \"small property owner\" as an owner of one hundred or less acres of real property that is not a corporate entity or partnership. It also requires an affidavit from the property owner that the coal will not be mined or the interest therein transferred. If the coal is subsequently mined, the property will be assessed the increased rate and that amount, plus interest, must be paid before mining may continue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB426/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=426&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":46327,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Renaming and reorganizing Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rename the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority as the West Virginia Parkways Authority; authorize the Parkways Authority to sell revenue bonds for new parkways projects; authorize the Parkways Authority to use bond revenues to construct portions of certain highway upgrades; clarify that the Parkways Authority may toll those portions after construction; prohibit further economic development and tourism projects; and to reorganize the Parkways Authority membership to add two new public members.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 172, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB427/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=427&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":46328,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Exempting magistrates from concealed weapon licensing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt magistrates from the licensing requirements for carrying a concealed weapon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB428/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=428&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":46329,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Allowing municipalities impose excise tax on transfer of real estate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow municipalities to assess up to $100 tax per $100,000 of value on the transfer of real estate within the incorporated limits of that municipality. The bill permits the revenue generated from the excise tax to be used solely for demolishing buildings that have been condemned, abandoned or taken over by a local government due to safety concerns. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB429/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=429&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":46330,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Increasing retirement income exemption for certain state and federal 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 federal gross income for state personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB430/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=430&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":46331,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Relating to residential mortgage brokers' licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve the licensing and regulation of mortgage lenders, brokers and loan originators by: allowing the Commissioner of Banking to reduce or waive application fees, bond amounts, or net worth requirements for nonprofit business entities, including community housing development agencies and their employees, prevent the assignment or transfer of a mortgage loan originator license without notice to the commissioner, increase the amount of prelicensing education by two hours to ensure that all loan originators have received training in West Virginia law and regulations; providing an enforcement procedure for the commissioner to follow with mortgage loan originators; allowing persons who are not required to obtain a license as a mortgage lender or broker or regulated consumer lender who employ mortgage loan originators to register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry and provide a bond for their loan originators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB431/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=431&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":46332,"bill_number":"HB4251","title":"Requiring election officials, poll clerks and poll workers to vote in the precincts where they are registered to vote","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4251/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4251&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46333,"bill_number":"HB4252","title":"Reducing state income taxes for state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income in calculating the federal gross income for state personal income tax purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce state income taxes for state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income in calculating the federal gross income for state personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4252/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4252&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":46334,"bill_number":"HB4253","title":"Increasing the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4253/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4253&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":46335,"bill_number":"HB4254","title":"Providing a corporate tax credit for qualified health insurance policies","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":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4254/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4254&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46336,"bill_number":"HB4255","title":"Creating a temporary health information technology reinvestment fee for health insurers","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":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4255/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4255&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":46337,"bill_number":"HB4256","title":"Creating a sales tax holiday for purchases of guns and ammunition during the month of November","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the purchase of guns and ammunition during the month of November from the sales tax imposed by this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4256/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4256&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46338,"bill_number":"HB4257","title":"Authorizing the law-enforcement agency responsible for a forfeited motor vehicle to trade the motor vehicle in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the law- enforcement agency responsible for a forfeited motor vehicle to trade the motor vehicle for a new vehicle if the motor vehicle has little value for public auctions purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4257/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4257&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46339,"bill_number":"HB4258","title":"Requiring sex offenders to verify their e-mail and other online identities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require sex offenders to verify their e-mail and other online identities in the same way as they register their physical address.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4258/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4258&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":46340,"bill_number":"HB4259","title":"Foreclosure Mediation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish foreclosure mediation procedures and to require that notice be given of the right to request foreclosure mediation before a sale of owner-occupied property under a deed of trust may occur.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4259/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4259&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":46341,"bill_number":"HB4260","title":"Relating to insurance adjusters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the provisions affecting insurance adjusters. The bill defines \"home state\" and permits an adjuster to designate a home state. The bill establishes a new crop adjuster license and sets forth its qualifications. The bill revises the requirements for nonresident adjusters. The bill also grants the Commissioner of Insurance with the authority to examine the business practices of persons who hold or apply for adjuster licenses. Further, the bill revises the licensing renewal requirements. The bill requires notification by adjusters of legal actions taken against them. The bill clarifies the process to be used concerning adverse administrative actions and increases the maximum administrative penalty for violations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4260/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4260&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":46342,"bill_number":"HB4261","title":"Relating to writing worthless checks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide improvements to the statutory provisions relating to the writing of worthless checks. The bill would alter the criminal penalty for writing a worthless check; provide a procedure for issuing a summons when the drawer is an out-of-state resident; and allow the prosecuting attorney to drop some charges when restitution has been made.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4261/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4261&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":46343,"bill_number":"HB4262","title":"West Virginia Renewable Energy Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Renewable Energy Act. The bill makes legislative findings and defines terms. The bill provides a maximum $2,000 investment cost recovery incentive for customer-generated electricity from renewable energy systems, but exempts electric and gas companies from qualifying for that incentive. The bill also provides a $25,000 maximum tax credit for electric light and power companies that purchase customer-generated electricity. The bill requires reports be made to the Legislature. The bill also provides that no incentives may be taken after June 30, 2019 and credits may not be taken after June 30, 2020. The bill also provides that customers who generate electricity from renewable sources may sell electricity to electric light and power companies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4262/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4262&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":46344,"bill_number":"HB4263","title":"Changing the name of Marshall Community and Technical College to MountWest Community and Technical College","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the name of Marshall Community and Technical College to MountWest Community and Technical College.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4263/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4263&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":46345,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"The \"Sgt. Richard W. Griffith Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR18/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46346,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study what the appropriate amount for income tax exemptions for retirees in the state should be","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR19/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46347,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Designating February 1, 2010, as \"Women's Day\" in West Virginia","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR11/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46348,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR10/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46349,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Designating February 1, 2010, \"Women's Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR11/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46506,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Defining \"renewable and recycled energy resource\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the definitions of renewable energy resource and recycled energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB432/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=432&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":46507,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Increasing compulsory school attendance age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the age of compulsory school attendance from sixteen to eighteen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB433/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=433&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":46508,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Requiring Consolidated Public Retirement Board report certain liabilities to municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board to annually report to each participating municipality the liabilities of current and former employees for which the municipality is responsible, and to require the board to propose rules for legislative approval to permit a municipality to make payments on a delinquency. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB434/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=434&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":46509,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Relating to speed-detecting device use law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to apply the law relating to the use of speed detecting devises to all municipalities, rather than just to Class I, II and II as is now the law.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB435/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=435&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":46510,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Updating language relating to process of incorporation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove a Latin phrase and replace it with the translated English phrase to allow the reader to better understand the code requirements.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB436/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=436&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":46511,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Creating WV Voluntary Employee Retirement Accounts Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Voluntary Employee Retirement Accounts Program, a voluntary tax-deferred retirement program for nongovernmental employers and employees in the State of West Virginia who are without a retirement plan. Participation by employers and employees is voluntary. All federal requirements must be met before operations begin. A trust and an administration account are established. The bill provides for initial start-up and operations funding of $1 million from the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund, subject to appropriation, and provides for repayment of the amount. The Treasurer is authorized to create and administer the program, apply for and receive grants and collect fees from accounts for operations. The bill specifically provides that no debt or obligation is created on the state or the Treasurer and that the state and the Treasurer are not liable for any investment gains, losses or change in value. Information of a personal nature gathered for participation in the program is confidential and not subject to a Freedom of Information Act request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB437/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=437&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":46512,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Creating misdemeanor offenses of driving while using text-based message device","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the misdemeanor offenses of operating a motor vehicle while writing, reading or sending a text-based communication and using a wireless communication device to send or receive conversation while operating a motor vehicle and establishing criminal penalties. §17C-14-15 is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB438/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=438&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":46513,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Relating to Tax Procedure and Administration Act penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend and reenact §11-10- 18 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the Tax Procedure and Administration Act, adding the word \"not\" to impose a penalty of five percent of the amount of tax, if the failure to file a tax return is for not more than one month. This restores original language inadvertently omitted in a prior enactment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB439/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=439&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":46514,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Relating to certain motor vehicles and motorcycles valuation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure uniformity in the valuation of used motor vehicles for assessment purposes by requiring that they be valued at the \"clean loan\" and \"clean trade- in\" value as established in a nationally accepted used car guide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB440/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=440&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":46515,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Relating to residential solar energy systems tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify application of, and limitations on, the tax credit against West Virginia state personal income tax for qualified purchases and installation of solar energy systems by qualified taxpayers. §11-13Z-1, §11-13Z-2 and §11-13Z-3 have been completely rewritten; therefore strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted from those sections. §§11-13Z-4, 11-13Z-5, 11-13Z-6, 11-13Z-7 11-13Z-8, 11-13Z-9, 11-13Z-10 and 11-13Z-11 are new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted from those sections.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-24","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB441/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=441&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":46516,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Clarifying PEIA Finance Board may offset certain annual retiree premium increases","description":null,"status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 164, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB442/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=442&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":46517,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Requiring certain DUI offenders participate in Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require persons convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and who are on probation, paroled or on other conditional release for that offense to participate in the Motor Vehicle Test and Lock Program. The bill establishes conditions for participation in the program. The bill also provides a sentencing court with the authority to set eligibility requirements for participation in the program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB443/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=443&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":46518,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Increasing Employee Suggestion Award Board cash 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":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB444/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=444&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":46519,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Extending time Fairmont City Council can meet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the time the Fairmont City Council can meet as a levying body.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 204, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB445/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=445&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":46520,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Clarifying deceased public employees' survivors participate in comprehensive group health insurance plans only","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that surviving spouses and dependents of deceased public employees may only participate in major medical group plans.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB446/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=446&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":46521,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Providing certain nonstate retirees responsible for PEIA costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that nonstate retired employees who have worked for their last nonstate employer for less than five years are responsible for their entire premium cost for coverage.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-01","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-03-02","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB447/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=447&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":46522,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Authorizing Auditor enter agreement with U. S. Treasury Financial Management Service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the collection of debt owed to the state and state agencies. The bill authorizes the Auditor to enter into a reciprocal agreement with U.S. Treasury Financial Management Service in order to satisfy debt to the state by offsetting federal nontax payments to the person or entity with state debt. The offset fee is an additional debt which the Auditor may pay from money otherwise due and owing to the individual or entity. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB448/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=448&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":46523,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Relating to PEIA preexisting conditions limitations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the imposition of preexisting condition limitations on employees under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act, while limiting the occasions upon which employees may enroll or make benefit changes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB449/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=449&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":46524,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Exempting certain public employers and employees from requirements of certain insurance provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt public employees and public employers from the requirements of the insurance provisions of chapter thirty-three of this code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB450/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=450&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":46525,"bill_number":"HB4264","title":"Requiring the manually counting of ballots in five percent of the relevant precincts in only contested elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the manually counting of ballots in five percent of the relevant precincts in only contested elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4264/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4264&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46526,"bill_number":"HB4265","title":"Prohibiting the taking of lawfully possessed arms and ammunition during a declared state of emergency","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. The bill also makes legislative findings and declarations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4265/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4265&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46527,"bill_number":"HB4266","title":"Verifying legal employment status of workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all employers in West Virginia to verify legal employment status of workers by requiring employers to register with and utilize the electronic verification of work authorization program of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996, Public Law 104-208, Division C, Section 403(a); 8 U.S.C. Section 1324a, and operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, known as the E-Verify Program. The bill provides new definitions and also provides dates by which employers are to meet the verification requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4266/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4266&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":46528,"bill_number":"HB4267","title":"Creating a mandatory grace period for the payment of water and sewer bills","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require water and sewer facilities to give every customer a thirty day grace period for payment of their bill before instituting a late fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4267/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4267&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":46529,"bill_number":"HB4268","title":"Exempting from certain taxation and toll fees members of the military service of the state or United States who are totally disabled","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from certain taxation and toll fees members of the military service of the state or United States who are totally disabled as the result of injuries received on active duty. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4268/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4268&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":46530,"bill_number":"HB4269","title":"Restricting the sale of drug paraphernalia to licensed pharmacies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   restrict the sale of drug paraphernalia to licensed pharmacies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4269/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4269&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46531,"bill_number":"HB4270","title":"Relating to regulation of the commercial transportation of coal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional funding for the weight and safety activities of the Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4270/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4270&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":46532,"bill_number":"HB4271","title":"Relating to speed restrictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to apply the law relating to the use of speed detecting devises to all municipalities, rather than just to Class I, II and II as is now the law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4271/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4271&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":46533,"bill_number":"HB4272","title":"Expanding the applicability of Prescription Fairness Act requirements to dependants covered by health insurance for contraceptive coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand applicability of Prescription Fairness Act requirements to dependants covered by health insurance for contraceptive coverage by health insurance plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4272/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4272&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":46534,"bill_number":"HB4273","title":"Relating to professional employer organizations","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4273/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4273&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":46535,"bill_number":"HB4274","title":"Residential Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a tax credit for residential renewable energy systems. This bill also changes the duration of the residential solar energy tax credit, as the credit created by this bill applies to several types of residential renewable energy systems, including solar systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4274/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4274&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":46536,"bill_number":"HB4275","title":"Authorizing excess funds in the courtesy Patrol Fund to be transferred back to the Tourism Promotion Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize excess funds in the courtesy Patrol Fund to be transferred back to the Tourism Promotion Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4275/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4275&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":46537,"bill_number":"HB4276","title":"Energy Efficient Building Act","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4276/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4276&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":46538,"bill_number":"HB4277","title":"Authorizing the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to issue National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to issue National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits. The bill also  defines terms and corrects antiquated language.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4277/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4277&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":46539,"bill_number":"HB4278","title":"Allowing the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a uniform bail schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a uniform bail schedule to allow persons charged with a crime to be released by posting a standard bail when a magistrate is not available.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4278/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4278&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46540,"bill_number":"HB4279","title":"Renaming the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rename the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority as the West Virginia Parkways Authority; authorize the Parkways Authority to sell revenue bonds for new parkways projects; authorize the Parkways Authority to use bond revenues to construct portions of certain highway upgrades; clarify that the Parkways Authority may toll those portions after construction; prohibit further economic development and tourism projects; and to reorganize the Parkways Authority membership to add two new public members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4279/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4279&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":46541,"bill_number":"HB4280","title":"Relating to the regulation of carrying firearms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the applicability of certain hunting regulations to the carrying of firearms. This bill repeals limitations on how handguns may be carried in vehicles or in wooded areas or while bowhunting and clarifies miscellaneous other firearm regulations to only apply to rifles and shotguns. This bill also exempts individuals licensed or otherwise authorized to carry concealed weapons from certain regulations on the manner in which other firearms may be carried or transported in wooded areas or vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4280/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4280&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46542,"bill_number":"HB4281","title":"Replacing references to \"mental retardation\" with \"intellectual disability\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove references to \"mentally retarded\" and \"mental retardation\" in healthcare-related legislation and replace those references with \"intellectually disabled,\" \"individual with an intellectual disability\" and \"intellectual disability.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-03-30","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/30/10 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4281/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4281&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":46543,"bill_number":"HB4282","title":"Creating the \"Health Care Choice Act\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Health Care Choice Act\" and to allow insurance providers in selected states the ability to engage in the practice of selling insurance in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4282/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4282&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":46544,"bill_number":"HB4283","title":"Exempting recreational vehicles owned by a resident of this state who is seventy years of age or older from ad valorem taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt recreational vehicles, owned by a resident of this state who is seventy years of age or older, from ad valorem taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4283/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4283&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":46545,"bill_number":"HB4284","title":"Providing that protective orders in domestic violence cases include the requirement that a respondent wear a monitoring device","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that protective orders in domestic violence cases include the requirement that a respondent wear a monitoring device that notifies a law- enforcement agency when the respondent is present in the immediate environs of the residence of the petitioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4284/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4284&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":46546,"bill_number":"HB4285","title":"Relating to the licensing of residential mortgage brokers, lenders and loan originators by the Division of Banking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve the licensing and regulation of mortgage lenders, brokers and loan originators by: allowing the Commissioner of Banking to reduce or waive application fees, bond amounts, or net worth requirements for nonprofit business entities, including community housing development agencies and their employees, prevent the assignment or transfer of a mortgage loan originator license without notice to the commissioner, increase the amount of prelicensing education by two hours to ensure that all loan originators have received training in West Virginia law and regulations; providing an enforcement procedure for the commissioner to follow with mortgage loan originators; allowing persons who are not required to obtain a license as a mortgage lender or broker or regulated consumer lender who employ mortgage loan originators to register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry and provide a bond for their loan originators.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4285/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4285&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":46547,"bill_number":"HB4286","title":"Extending the provision allowing increases in DNR license and stamp fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the provision allowing increases in DNR license and stamp fees indexed to increases in the Consumer Price Index from January 1, 2011, to January 1, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4286/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4286&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":46548,"bill_number":"HB4287","title":"Providing that a person convicted of a crime, under the provisions of the West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act, against a minor is denied Internet access as part of punishment and penalty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that persons convicted of a crime, under the provisions of the West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act, against minors are denied Internet access as part of punishment and penalty for that crime.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4287/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4287&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":46549,"bill_number":"HB4289","title":"Relating to the regulation and operation of low-speed vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit and regulate the operation of low-speed vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4289/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4289&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46550,"bill_number":"HB4290","title":"Setting standards for assignment of high school athletic directors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set standards for school athletic directors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4290/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4290&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":46551,"bill_number":"HB4291","title":"Eliminating duplicitous criminal background investigations with both the West Virginia State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the option of eliminating duplicitous criminal background investigations with both the West Virginia State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4291/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4291&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":46552,"bill_number":"HB4292","title":"Relating to requirements to serve as a magistrate","description":"This bill shall require any person who begins serving as a magistrate after the effective date of this legislation, to possess an associate degree from an accredited college, or have two years of experience as a magistrate. All magistrates are required to attend an annual training conference by the Administrator of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. In addition, the outdated distinction between those magistrates who serve 5,000 or less in population and those who serve more than 5,000 is stricken because it is antiquated, as all magistrates now work under the same rules.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4292/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4292&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":46553,"bill_number":"HB4293","title":"Relating to reporting beaver trapping","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   equalize the treatment of resident and nonresident trappers relating to the official checking of Castor canadensis and/or pelts and to make minor stylistic changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4293/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4293&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":46554,"bill_number":"HB4294","title":"Requiring banks to provide a bond or pledge assets to secure county deposits under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require banks to provide a bond or pledge assets to secure county deposits only where the amount of the deposits exceeds federal deposit insurance limits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4294/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4294&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":46555,"bill_number":"HB4295","title":"Relating to the gathering and reporting of residential mortgage foreclosure data and statistics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to streamline the reporting of information regarding residential mortgage foreclosures so that the information is reported directly from the trustees, who are the source of the information, to the Division of Banking and to require that the county clerks report only a list reflecting the number of residential mortgage foreclosure sales that were filed in a given period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4295/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4295&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":46556,"bill_number":"HB4296","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to create and issue special registration plates bearing the inscription \"Support Coal Miners\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the Division of Motor Vehicles to create and issue a license plate bearing the inscription \"Support Coal Miners.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4296/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4296&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":46557,"bill_number":"HB4297","title":"Requiring regulated consumer lenders to provide notice of change in ownership or control to the West Virginia Division of Banking and clarifying that mortgage loan originators employed by such lenders must be registered or licensed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require regulated consumer lenders to provide notice of change in ownership or control to the West Virginia Division of Banking and to clarify that mortgage loan originators employed by such lenders must be registered or licensed with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4297/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4297&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":46558,"bill_number":"HB4298","title":"Exempting certain employers and employees from the requirements of the insurance provisions of chapter thirty-three of this code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt public employees and public employers from the requirements of the insurance provisions of chapter thirty-three of this code.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 2nd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4298/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4298&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":46559,"bill_number":"HB4299","title":"Providing that nonstate retired employees who have worked for their last nonstate employer for less than five years are responsible for their entire premium cost","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that nonstate retired employees who have worked for their last nonstate employer for less than five years are responsible for their entire premium cost for coverage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4299/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4299&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":46560,"bill_number":"HB4300","title":"Prohibiting the imposition of preexisting condition limitations on employees under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act, and limiting the occasions upon which employees may enroll or make benefit changes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the imposition of preexisting condition limitations on employees under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act, while limiting the occasions upon which employees may enroll or make benefit changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4300/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4300&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":46561,"bill_number":"HB4301","title":"Clarifying that surviving spouses and dependents of deceased public employees may only participate in major medical group plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that surviving spouses and dependents of deceased public employees may only participate in major medical group plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4301/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4301&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":46562,"bill_number":"HB4302","title":"Ensuring Patient Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure patient safety by establishing minimum direct-care registered nurse to patient ratios. It provides for creating an \"acuity-based patient classification system\" and exempts critical access hospitals from its provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4302/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4302&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":46563,"bill_number":"HB4303","title":"Clarifying that the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board may offset annual retiree premium increases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board may offset annual retiree premium increases with amounts held in the trust.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4303/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4303&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":46564,"bill_number":"HB4304","title":"Requiring certain participation in the Motor Vehicle Test and Lock Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require persons convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and who are on probation, paroled or on other conditional release for that offense to participate in the Motor Vehicle Test and Lock Program. The bill establishes conditions for participation in the program. The bill also provides a sentencing court with the authority to set eligibility requirements for participation in the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4304/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4304&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":46565,"bill_number":"HB4305","title":"Relating to limitations upon the keeping and bearing of arms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the state preemption of firearm regulations and establish uniform signage requirement for all places, both public and private property, where the possession or carrying of weapons has been prohibited.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4305/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4305&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":46566,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"The \"PFC Ezra Craft Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR20/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46567,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"The \"Sheriff O. Gay Hovatter Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR21/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46568,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"The \"PFC Karol Clay Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR22/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46569,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"The \"SFC Terrance N. Gentry Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR23/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46570,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"The \"PFC Franklin L. Conn Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR24/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46571,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"The \"PFC Clarence Ellis Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR25/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46572,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Designating February 2, 2010, as \"Crime Victims Day at the Legislature\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR12/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46573,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Designating February 2, 2010, \"Crime Victims Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR12/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46588,"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. Underscoring indicates new language that would be added to the present Constitution.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-01-13","last_action":"Motion to discharge committee laid over on House Calendar (Roll Call 63)","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR5/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":46589,"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":"2010-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR7/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57269,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Clarifying available adoption or legal guardianship subsidy circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide conformity of state statute with the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act. The bill more clearly defines the circumstances under which adoption or legal guardianship subsidies are available. This section has been completely rewritten, therefore, strike- throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB451/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=451&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":57270,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Increasing certain police departments maximum age for new hires","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the maximum age restriction for new hires of certain police departments in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB452/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=452&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":57271,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Providing State Register subscribers electronic format option","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide subscribers to the  S tate  R egister a less expensive option of electronic media to receive a copy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB453/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=453&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":57272,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Relating to transfer from Higher Education Retirement Plan to PERS","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any former state higher education employees who become members of the Public Employees Retirement System may transfer credit in their Higher Education Retirement Plan to the Public Employees Retirement System. The bill provides definitions; provisions for conversion of assets; service credit in the Public Employees Retirement System following transfer, vesting and minimum guarantees.    The article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB454/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=454&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":57273,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Requiring persons arrested for felony submit DNA sample","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require persons arrested for a felony to submit to a DNA sample; and providing procedures for expungement if the felony has been dismissed. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB455/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=455&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":57274,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Creating misdemeanor offense of disturbing 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. §61-6-26 and §61-6-27 are new; therefore underscoring and strike-throughs have been omitted","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB456/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=456&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":57275,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Repealing certain outdated code sections and eliminating penalties for displaying certain flags","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal outmoded sections of the code that make adultery, fornication and persons who lewdly and lasciviously cohabit together misdemeanors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB457/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=457&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Facemire"},
{"bill_id":57276,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Distributing minimum share of severance tax to coalbed methane-producing counties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to cause a minimum share of severance tax to be distributed to coalbed methane producing counties by requiring that less productive coalbed methane producing counties have a share at least equal to nonproducing counties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB458/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=458&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":57277,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Requiring Senate confirmation of certain board and commission appointees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require   a majority of the total number of persons to be appointed to certain boards and commissions to have been confirmed by the Senate in order to validly take actions that implement or continue a program that affects the statutory rights or privileges of a class of persons, or that generate or could generate at least $1 million a year in revenue to the state.   This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB459/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=459&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":57278,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Relating to business registration tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the West Virginia Code §11-12-3 requirements, exemptions and exceptions apply with relation to the business registration tax and business registration certificate, and to clarify that, subject to the requirements, exemptions and exceptions of West Virginia Code §11-12-3, the tax is imposed for each and every issuance, reissuance or reinstatement of a business registration certificate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB460/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=460&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":57279,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Relating to administration of sales and use tax","description":"This bill makes changes to W.Va. Code §11-15B-1, et seq., \"Sales and Use Tax Administration,\" updating provisions to conform to the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB461/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=461&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":57280,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Limiting State Police applicants' age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that applicants for appointment to membership in the West Virginia State Police are not older than thirty-seven years of age.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB462/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=462&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Facemire"},
{"bill_id":57281,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Relating to public records management and preservation","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 than destroying the records.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB463/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=463&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":57282,"bill_number":"HB4306","title":"Relating to public school support computation of local share","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace provisions that reduce the school aid formula funding for counties when the property assessments in the county are not at least fifty-four percent of market value as indicated by an assessment ratio study with provisions that require the Tax Commissioner and assessor to fix them. The bill also removes provisions for using assumed assessed values for the purpose of computing local share.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-01","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2010-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4306/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4306&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":57283,"bill_number":"HB4307","title":"Plastic Shopping Bag Excise Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  impose an excise tax on grocery stores, drug stores and convenience stores equal to five cents for each plastic shopping bag given to customer s . The tax may not be passed on to customers.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4307/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4307&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":57284,"bill_number":"HB4308","title":"Relating to fraudulent, deceptive or misleading representations by debt collectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the criminal penalties for a debt collector who intentionally misrepresents information to a debtor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4308/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4308&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":57285,"bill_number":"HB4309","title":"Authorizing the Town of Moorefield, the Hardy County Commission, and Hardy County's largest corporate user of public wastewater facilities to construct and maintain a state of the art regional wastewater treatment plant","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4309/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4309&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":57286,"bill_number":"HB4310","title":"Prohibiting members of the media from being compelled to give testimony, or be subject to search, before a grand jury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit members of the media from being compelled to give testimony, or be subject to search, before a grand jury provided certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4310/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4310&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":57287,"bill_number":"HB4311","title":"Authorizing the Marketing and Communications office of the Department of Commerce to promote and sell West Virginia related items","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Marketing and Communications office of the Department of Commerce to promote and sell West Virginia related items, as well as sell advertising in its publications, events or promotions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4311/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4311&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57288,"bill_number":"HB4312","title":"Relating to the Tax Procedure and Administration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend and reenact §11-10-18 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the Tax Procedure and Administration Act, adding the word \"not\" to impose a penalty of five percent of the amount of tax, if the failure to file a tax return is for not more than one month. This restores original language inadvertently omitted in a prior enactment.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4312/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4312&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57289,"bill_number":"HB4313","title":"Providing that parties advocating passage or defeat of a public question by referendum vote are subject to reporting requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that parties advocating passage or defeat of a public question by referendum vote are subject to reporting requirements of article eight, chapter three of the code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4313/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4313&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":57290,"bill_number":"HB4314","title":"Regarding the valuation of motor vehicles and motorcycles for property tax assessment purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure uniformity in the valuation of used motor vehicles for assessment purposes by requiring that they be valued at the \"clean loan\" and \"clean trade- in\" value as established in a nationally accepted used car guide.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4314/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4314&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57291,"bill_number":"HB4315","title":"Relating to the tax credit for residential solar energy systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify application of, and limitations on, the tax credit against West Virginia state personal income tax for qualified purchases and installation of solar energy systems by qualified taxpayers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4315/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4315&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57292,"bill_number":"HB4316","title":"West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  exempt firearms, a firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured and retained in West Virginia, from Federal regulation under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution of the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4316/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4316&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":57293,"bill_number":"HB4317","title":"Providing a $1,000 cost-of-living adjustment to all eligible state employees and retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $1,000 cost-of- living adjustment to all eligible state employees and retirees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4317/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4317&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":57294,"bill_number":"HB4318","title":"Preventing employees and officials of the Division of Banking from taking regulatory action involving financial institutions with whom they may have outstanding extensions of credit or pending applications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent employees and officials of the Division of Banking from taking regulatory action involving financial institutions with whom they may have outstanding extensions of credit or pending applications for credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4318/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4318&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":57295,"bill_number":"HB4319","title":"Relating to publication of the State Register","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide subscribers to the  S tate  R egister a less expensive option of electronic media to receive a copy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4319/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4319&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":57296,"bill_number":"HB4320","title":"Establishing the number of members for a municipal planning commission for Class IV municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the number of members for a municipal planning commission for Class IV municipalities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4320/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4320&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":57297,"bill_number":"HB4321","title":"Relating to underwriting of nonstate employer groups by the Public Employees Insurance Agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Director of the Public Employees Insurance Agency to promulgate rules for underwriting requirements for nonstate employers which participate with the agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4321/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4321&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57298,"bill_number":"HB4322","title":"Relating to the required number of members for municipal boards of zoning appeals for Class IV municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to the required number of members for municipal boards of zoning appeals for Class IV municipalities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4322/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4322&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":57299,"bill_number":"HB4323","title":"Prohibiting use of turning lanes for through traffic under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit use of turning lanes for through traffic under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4323/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4323&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":57300,"bill_number":"HB4324","title":"Extending the expiration date of employment of retired teachers beyond the post-retirement employment limit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the expiration date of provisions for employment of retired teachers beyond the post-retirement employment limit established by the retirement board. The bill requires additional information to be reported to retirement board and state board. The bill also continues reports to Joint Committee on Government and Finance until 2013.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-01","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4324/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4324&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":57301,"bill_number":"HB4325","title":"Relating to the regulation of firearms and other deadly weapons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the requirement of obtaining a license to carry a concealed weapon. This bill prohibits individuals who are prohibited by state law from possessing firearms from carrying any concealed weapon other than a firearm outside the person's residence or fixed place of business, increases the penalty for possession of a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon by a prohibited possessor from a misdemeanor to a felony and, provides additional means of obtaining relief from disabilities. This bill continues the issuance of concealed weapons licenses to permit qualifying West Virginia residents to obtain a license for reciprocity purposes when traveling in states that require a license and which will recognize a West Virginia license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4325/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4325&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":57302,"bill_number":"HB4326","title":"Requiring a preliminary breath analysis for the purpose of determining the blood alcohol content of a surviving driver","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a preliminary breath analysis for the purpose of determining the blood alcohol content of a surviving driver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4326/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4326&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":57303,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Urging our congressional delegation to introduce and support legislation that would permit an audit of the Federal Reserve System","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR26/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57304,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"The \"Sergeant Shirley W. O'Boyle Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR27/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57305,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"The \"Trooper First Class James Thomas Brammer Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR28/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57306,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"The \"Sgt. Chester A. Mollett Memorial Highway\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR29/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57307,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"The \"Chief Warrant Officer John Michael Hohman Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR30/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57308,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Expressing the will of the Legislature in supporting the Credit Card Act enacted by Congress in May of 2009","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR31/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57309,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Designating February 3, 2010 as \"Professional Social Work Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR13/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57310,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Creating a Select Committee on Coal Mining Permits","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR14/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57311,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Declaring February 3, 2010, \"Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR13/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57312,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Designating February 3, 2010, \"Social Work Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-03","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR14/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57465,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Creating centralized filing system for legislative reports","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish centralized filing system for reports required to be filed with the Legislature, Legislative Manager, Legislative Auditor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates or the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. Centralized filing will enable the reports to be made publicly available and tracked to ensure that required reports have been filed. The bill also requires the copies of the reports to be filed on electronic media or by way of the Internet and that failure to comply with its provisions is nonfeasance.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB477/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=477&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":57466,"bill_number":"HB4328","title":"Establishing centralized filing system for reports required to be filed with the Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish centralized filing system for reports required to be filed with the Legislature, Legislative Manager, Legislative Auditor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates or the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. Centralized filing will enable the reports to be made publicly available and tracked to ensure that required reports have been filed. The bill also requires the copies of the reports to be filed on electronic media or by way of the Internet and that failure to comply with its provisions is nonfeasance.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4328/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4328&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":57467,"bill_number":"HB4330","title":"Relating to comprehensive revisions of classification plans for classified and classified-exempt employees","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4330/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4330&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57468,"bill_number":"HB4331","title":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize seniority for public employees for the purposes of promotion, transfer, advancement, lay off, reduction in force and recall.    This section is new; ;therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4331/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4331&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":57469,"bill_number":"HB4332","title":"Permitting certain part-time employees to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits","description":"The purpose of this chapter is to permit certain part- time employees to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. The bill permits employees who have left employment due to being a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. The bill permits employees who have left employment to care for disabled or ill immediate family members to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. The bill also permits employees who have left employment due to the transfer or relocation of a spouse to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4332/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4332&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":57470,"bill_number":"HB4338","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":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4338/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4338&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":57471,"bill_number":"HB4342","title":"Exempting the Adjutant General and the West Virginia National Guard from state leasing and accounting requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the Adjutant General and the West Virginia National Guard from certain leasing and accounting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4342/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4342&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":57472,"bill_number":"HB4346","title":"Making it a felony to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance or other drug that causes serious bodily injury to another person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a felony to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance or other drug and cause serious bodily harm to another person. The bill also establishes penalties for first and subsequent violations of specific provisions of the article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4346/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4346&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":57473,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Revising classification and compensation plans for certain civil service employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for reconsideration of allocations of positions to classifications in comprehensive revisions of classification plans for classified and classified-exempt employees and compensation plans for classified employees. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB467/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=467&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":57474,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Permitting certain retirants employment without annuity payment decrease","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit retirants receiving benefits from the West Virginia Consolidated Public Employees Retirement System to be employed by a county or municipality without a decrease in their annuity payments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB468/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=468&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":57475,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Providing certain firefighters tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $250 tax credit to firefighters who have up to date credentials for the taxable year.   This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB469/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=469&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":57476,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Relating to PEIA underwriting nonstate employer groups","description":"Relating to PEIA underwriting nonstate employer groups","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB475/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=475&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":57740,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Clarifying Division of Personnel functions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify provisions relating to the functions of the Division of Personnel.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 145, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB464/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=464&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":57741,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Relating to utility service disconnection","description":"The purpose of this bill eliminates the requirement that a Public Service District or municipality accept payment at the premises prior to discontinuance of service for a delinquent water or sewer bill, or that the Public Service District or municipality must knock on the customer's door prior to disconnection of service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB465/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=465&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":57742,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Authorizing electronic toll collection on certain roads","description":"The purpose of this article is to authorize the collection electronic collection of tolls. The bill establishes penalties for nonpayment and damage to facilities. The bill keeps certain information collected confidential and not subject to the freedom of information act. The bill also grants rulemaking authority and defines terms. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB466/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=466&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Facemire"},
{"bill_id":57743,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Requiring additional license for physicians dispensing hearing aids","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require licensed physicians who engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aids to also have a hearing aid dealer's and fitter's license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB470/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=470&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":57744,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Increasing circuit clerks' copying charge","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount county clerks may charge for copies from $.50 per page to $1.00 per page.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 28, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB471/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=471&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":57745,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Relating to regional airport authorities' reporting requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace the requirement that annual reports concerning contributions by counties, municipalities and other persons to regional airport authorities be published in newspapers with the requirement that those reports be posted on the Internet and otherwise made available for inspection and copying. The bill also transfers the auditing authority of the Tax Commissioner to the State Auditor's Office.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB472/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=472&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":57746,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Authorizing conservation officers conduct boat safety checks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize conservation officers to conduct safety checks   of boats to ensure they are properly equipped and licensed  .","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"Rereferred to Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB473/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=473&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":57747,"bill_number":"SB474","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. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB474/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=474&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":57748,"bill_number":"SB476","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. §5E-3-1, §5E-3-2, §5E-3-3, §5E-3-4, §5E-3-5, §5E-3-6, §5E-3-7, §5E-3-8, §5E-3-9, §5E-3-10 and §5E-3-11 are new; therefore, strike- throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB476/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=476&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":57749,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Relating to Purchasing Division functions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the various functions of the Purchasing Division director, the requirements of the procurement process, the documentation of state inventory, and the transportation of state surplus property.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB478/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=478&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":57750,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Relating to Department of Administration, Real Estate Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Department of Administration, Real Estate Division, has the authority to acquire real property, and grants the authority to contract for third-party real estate services and bill spending units for the actual costs of such third-party services as well as bill spending units for services of the Real Estate Division. This bill also clarifies that revenues derived from wireless communication tower leases on property subject to a pledge of its revenues in connection with a bond issue will not be deposited into the General Revenue Fund. This bill also creates a fund dedicated to the acquisition of real property and costs associated with acquisition and leasing of real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB479/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=479&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":57751,"bill_number":"HB4327","title":"Relating to the practice of beauty care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   require the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to create a barber's apprentice program. The board may also license an applicant from another jurisdiction who completed an apprentice program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-24","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4327/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4327&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":57752,"bill_number":"HB4329","title":"Clarifying provisions relating to functions of the Division of Personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify provisions relating to the functions of the Division of Personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4329/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4329&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57753,"bill_number":"HB4333","title":"Creating regulations for commercial dog breeding operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect dogs by creating regulations for commercial dog breeding operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4333/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4333&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":57754,"bill_number":"HB4334","title":"Providing general rules for all county and municipal referendum votes","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4334/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4334&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":57755,"bill_number":"HB4335","title":"Relating to the business registration tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the West Virginia Code §11-12-3 requirements, exemptions and exceptions apply with relation to the business registration tax and business registration certificate, and to clarify that, subject to the requirements, exemptions and exceptions of West Virginia Code §11-12-3, the tax is imposed for each and every issuance, reissuance or reinstatement of a business registration certificate.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4335/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4335&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57756,"bill_number":"HB4336","title":"Clarifying that an applicant to practice real estate appraisal activity is required to complete a criminal background check","description":"The purpose of this bill is clarify that an applicant to practice real estate appraisal activity is required to complete a criminal background check.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4336/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4336&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":57757,"bill_number":"HB4337","title":"Specifying a minimum share of coalbed methane severance tax revenue","description":"The purpose of this bill is to cause a minimum share of severance tax to be distributed to coalbed methane producing counties by requiring that less productive coalbed methane producing counties have a share at least equal to nonproducing counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4337/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4337&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57758,"bill_number":"HB4339","title":"Relating to collecting debts through the United States Treasury Offset Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the collection of debt owed to the state and state agencies. The bill authorizes the Auditor to enter into a reciprocal agreement with U.S. Treasury Financial Management Service in order to satisfy debt to the state by offsetting federal nontax payments to the person or entity with state debt. The offset fee is an additional debt which the Auditor may pay from money otherwise due and owing to the individual or entity.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4339/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4339&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57759,"bill_number":"HB4340","title":"Protecting academic speech of professional educators","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4340/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4340&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":57760,"bill_number":"HB4341","title":"Authorizing the collection electronic collection of tolls","description":"The purpose of this article is to authorize the collection electronic collection of tolls. The bill establishes penalties for nonpayment and damage to facilities. The bill keeps certain information collected confidential and not subject to the freedom of information act. The bill also grants rulemaking authority and defines terms. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4341/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4341&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":57761,"bill_number":"HB4343","title":"Labor History Week Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase awareness and understanding of labor history and the contributions of workers to the state, nation and world by designating the annual observance of the week following the Labor Day Holiday as Labor History Week. Moreover, this bill also requires public schools to provide instruction on labor history, including West Virginia labor history, during Labor History Week. Schools have flexibility in designing and implementing labor history instruction as long as the instruction is consistent with the purpose of this article. The expected cost of implementation of this legislation is minimal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4343/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4343&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":57762,"bill_number":"HB4344","title":"Establishing the misdemeanor offenses of operating a motor vehicle while writing, reading or sending a text-based communication","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the misdemeanor offenses of operating a motor vehicle while writing, reading or sending a text-based communication and using a wireless communication device to send or receive conversation while operating a motor vehicle and establishing criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4344/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4344&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":57763,"bill_number":"HB4345","title":"Giving teachers credit toward the pay scale for completing an accredited seminary","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give teachers credit toward the pay scale for completing an accredited seminary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4345/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4345&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":57764,"bill_number":"HB4347","title":"Relating to the functions of the purchasing director and the powers and duties of acquiring real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Department of Administration, Real Estate Division, has the authority to acquire real property, and grants the authority to contract for third-party real estate services and bill spending units for the actual costs of such third-party services as well as bill spending units for services of the Real Estate Division. This bill also clarifies that revenues derived from wireless communication tower leases on property subject to a pledge of its revenues in connection with a bond issue will not be deposited into the General Revenue Fund. This bill also creates a fund dedicated to the acquisition of real property and costs associated with acquisition and leasing of real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4347/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4347&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57765,"bill_number":"HB4348","title":"Relating to the discontinuation of water and sewer utility service for a delinquent bill","description":"The purpose of this bill eliminates the requirement that a Public Service District or municipality accept payment at the premises prior to discontinuance of service for a delinquent water or sewer bill, or that the Public Service District or municipality must knock on the customer's door prior to disconnection of service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4348/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4348&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Ross"},
{"bill_id":57766,"bill_number":"HB4349","title":"Updating terms and the process for approval and adoption of instructional resources in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the process for the adoption of textbooks and other instructional material and technologies to enable county boards more flexibility in adopting vendor updated print and electronic instructional resources. The bill updates terms and the process for approval and adoption of instructional resources in public schools and replaces the terms \"textbooks,\" \"instructional materials\" and \"learning technologies\" with \"instructional resources.\" The bill also modifies affected code provisions accordingly, provides approval for adoption cycles and listing of instructional resources on the state multiple list. The bill requires a method for review and adding new and substantially revised resources to the multiple list. The bill provides for county waivers of adoption cycles and a method for counties to select new or different resource before end of a contract period. The bill provides a method for vendor update of resources and revises the bidding, selection and approval process. The bill permits the multiple list to be published in an electronic format. The bill requires contracts to be filed pursuant to the state board process and provides for review of electronic instructional resources. The bill provides for RESA level selection teams and ensures equity of access to electronic instructional resources for all students.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4349/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4349&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":57767,"bill_number":"HB4350","title":"Relating to the functions of the purchasing director","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the various functions of the Purchasing Division director, the requirements of the procurement process, the documentation of state inventory, and the transportation of state surplus property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4350/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4350&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57768,"bill_number":"HB4351","title":"Relating to the administration of sales and use tax","description":"This bill makes changes to W.Va. Code §11-15B-1, et seq., \"Sales and Use Tax Administration,\" updating provisions to conform to the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4351/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4351&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57769,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Designating February 4, 2010, as \"Law-Enforcement Appreciation Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR15/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57770,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study educational and communication barriers of deaf or hard of hearing children","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR16/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57771,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Designating February 4, 2010, \"Law-Enforcement Appreciation Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR15/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57821,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Establishing employee meal and rest break length","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require twenty consecutive minutes for meal breaks and rest periods of fifteen minutes for each four hours of work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB487/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=487&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":57822,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study forensic services","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR19/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57823,"bill_number":"HB4353","title":"Allowing vehicles designated by the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety for emergency response by West Virginia police reserves to use red flashing lights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow vehicles designated by the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety for emergency response by West Virginia police reserves to use red flashing lights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4353/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4353&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":57824,"bill_number":"HB4355","title":"Making it a felony offense to disarm, or attempt to disarm probation officers and parole officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a felony offense to disarm or attempt to disarm a probation officer or a parole officer.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4355/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4355&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":57825,"bill_number":"HB4359","title":"Requiring local labor for public construction projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require local labor for public construction projects by reducing the dollar amount of the applicable construction project to $250,000 and reducing the amount of miles for the local labor market to fifty miles.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4359/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4359&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":57826,"bill_number":"HB4368","title":"Creating an Equal Pay Coordinator within the Governor's Office to ensure pay equity among state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an Equal Pay Coordinator within the Office of the Governor to coordinate and monitor efforts to achieve pay equity among state employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4368/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4368&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":57827,"bill_number":"HB4379","title":"Relating to reporting crashes to a law enforcement agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the terms and procedures for the notification after traffic crashes and completion of the required reports by investigating law-enforcement officers. Crash reports are now sent to the Division of Highways, not the Division of Motor Vehicles. The word \"accident\" is replaced by the word \"crash\". Research in highway safety now reflects that \"crash\" is the term of art to describe motor vehicle collisions and is used in most states and encompasses a wider range of potential causes for vehicular crashes than does the term accident.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4379/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4379&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":57828,"bill_number":"HB4382","title":"Providing for forfeiture of property used in various crimes and the disposition of such property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for forfeiture of property used in various crimes and the disposition of such property.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4382/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4382&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":57829,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Relating to domestic violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide family court judges flexibility to deal with different kinds of domestic violence by allowing them to make orders last for longer periods of time. The bill includes in the definition of domestic violence the utilization of cruelty or other actions to family pets and other animals; to close a loophole in the use of bonds to prevent future domestic violence; and to make second and subsequent offenses of violations of a protective order a felony.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB490/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=490&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":57830,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Requiring magistrates possess bachelor's or associate degree","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require magistrates to possess at minimum a bachelor's degree, or alternatively, an associate's degree in criminal justice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB495/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=495&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":57831,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Updating language relating to adult social services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the civil definition of neglect by making it congruent with the definition of criminal neglect as defined in W. Va. Code §61-2-29.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB498/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=498&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":57832,"bill_number":"HB4352","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to create a Business Court Division within certain circuit court districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to create a Business Court Division within certain circuit court districts. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4352/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4352&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":57833,"bill_number":"HB4354","title":"Relating to conditions and arrests in domestic violence matters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include any injunctive relief and protective orders issued under §48-5-608 in those sections that allow law-enforcement officers to seize weapons in possession of domestic violence respondents.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4354/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4354&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":57834,"bill_number":"HB4361","title":"Removing provisions prohibiting sharing domestic violence information with other governments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the section that prohibits this state from sharing domestic violence information with other governments. It also broadens the definition of \"law- enforcement agency\" so that the division of the Supreme Court that oversees the domestic violence database can share information with the federal government and its agencies. At the time these sections were enacted, West Virginia was not participating in the national domestic violence registry. The West Virginia Supreme Court now actively shares information with the federal government and receives grant moneys to develop and promote its domestic violence prevention programs. West Virginia will not be eligible to receive this grant money in the future if it does not continue to participate in the building of the federal database.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4361/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4361&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":57835,"bill_number":"HB4365","title":"Increasing the maximum amount in controversy in magistrate court from $5,000 to $15,000","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the maximum amount in controversy in magistrate court from $5,000 to $15,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4365/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4365&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":57836,"bill_number":"HB4372","title":"Correcting a cross-reference in a pretrial diversion agreement section of the WV code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct an erroneous cross-reference contained in subsection (d) of §61-11-22. The current cross-reference references an emergency hearing, rather than the definition of a family or household member, as originally intended.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4372/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4372&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":57837,"bill_number":"HB4356","title":"Allowing a nonresident to have an additional ten days to pay his or her fine before the magistrate court sends notice to the DMV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a nonresident to have an additional ten days to pay his or her fine before the magistrate court sends notice to the DMV. According to the interstate compact, West Virginia has six months before it has to have the suspension back to the drivers' home state. This change allows the magistrate court to have three months to collect the money and the DMV three months to process the paperwork within the six months allowed in the compact agreement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4356/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4356&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":57838,"bill_number":"HB4357","title":"Prohibiting project labor agreements on state-funded construction contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit project labor agreements on state-funded construction projects.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4357/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4357&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":57856,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Relating to public higher education personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create \"FACTS for Higher Education\" by establishing Fair, Accountable, Credible, Transparent, and Systematic mechanisms to determine classification status and compensation for classified employees in public higher education organizations. It repeals certain provisions relating to higher education personnel generally, moves several current provisions to new locations, and rewrites three existing articles. The bill sets forth certain specific powers, duties, and limitations of the Higher Education Policy Commission, the Council for Community and Technical College Education, and each state institution of higher education relating to personnel. It makes legislative findings, defines terms, provides for promulgation of rules, requires regular audits of human resources functions, and describes and establishes dates for periodic reports to the Legislature. The bill sets percentage limits for certain types of employees; establishes implementation and effective dates, requires review and approval of certain budget and rulemaking functions; provides terms and conditions for certain employment practices; requires salary comparisons among classes of employees and certain of their peers; and authorizes and requires certain employee benefits and rights. The bill removes codified salary caps for classified employees under specific circumstances, provides for establishing market salary structures and a minimum salary schedule, requires periodic market salary studies, and specifies uses for study findings. The bill requires employee performance evaluations and training for supervisory personnel who administer evaluations, sets limits for exercising certain operational flexibilities, establishes implementation goals for certain statutes and rules, and assigns certain implementation responsibilities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"Not enrolled due to technical deficiency","last_action_date":"2010-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB480/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=480&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":57857,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Requiring Library Commission propose legislative rule regarding grants-in-aid distribution","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent grants-in-aid awarded to libraries by the Library Commission from being based on the amount of local funds received by the library in the previous fiscal year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB481/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=481&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":57858,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Creating Long-Term Care Facility Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to propose legislative rules regarding the safety of long-term care facilities. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB482/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=482&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":57859,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Authorizing HMOs offer point of service option","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize HMO's to offer a point of service option.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB483/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=483&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":57860,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Limiting landowners' civil liability for certain hunting injuries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the landowner from civil liability for injuries that may occur to person or property on the landowner's property or surrounding property caused while hunting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB484/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=484&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":57861,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Requiring humane officer notify magistrate court of custody of abandoned or neglected animal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a humane officer to notify the magistrate court when the officer has taken into custody an animal that has been abandoned or neglected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB485/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=485&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":57862,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Creating Asbestos Claims Disclosure 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. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB486/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=486&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":57863,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Authorizing Marketing and Communications Office promote and sell state-related items","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Marketing and Communications Office of the Department of Commerce to promote and sell West Virginia related items, as well as sell advertising in its publications, events or promotions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB488/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=488&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":57864,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Determining status of recycling goals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to determine the status of recycling goals and conduct study to determine recycling rate in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB489/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=489&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":57865,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Creating Unintentional Pharmaceutical Drug Overdose Fatality Review Team","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   create the Unintentional Pharmaceutical Drug Overdose Fatality Review Team. The bill sets forth membership of the team and its responsibilities. The bill requires the examination and the providing of preventative education in cases that involve unintentional pharmaceutical drug overdose deaths. The bill requires other state agencies to cooperate with the team. The bill also grants rulemaking authority.   This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB491/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=491&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":57866,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Transferring operation of Big Ditch Lake to DNR Parks and Recreation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer operation of Big Ditch Lake from the DNR's Wildlife Resources Section to the Parks and Recreation Section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB492/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=492&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":57867,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Creating Twenty-First Century Business Technologies Property Valuation and Tax Credit Acts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the West Virginia Economic Development Act of 2010 consisting of the Twenty-first Century Business Technologies Property Valuation Act and the Twenty- First Century Tax Credit Act, the purpose of which is to encourage the development and use of emerging technologies to create good jobs and grow West Virginia's economy. Sections 11-6K-1 et seq. and sections 11-13AA-1 et seq. are new, therefore strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB493/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=493&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":57868,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Providing fiduciary commissioner oversight","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for oversight of fiduciary commissioners by county clerks and county commissions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB494/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=494&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":57869,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Allowing Environmental Protection Council certain rule-making authority","description":"This bill shall allow the Environmental Protection Advisory Council to review, adopt, and eliminate rules exceeding applicable federal standards promulgated pursuant to this article, and otherwise grant this council mandatory rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB496/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=496&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":57870,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Creating WV Small Business Assistance Program Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create   the \"West Virginia Small Business Assistance Program Act\" to promote improvement of competitiveness of the state's small business community and to encourage entrepreneurial development.   This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB497/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=497&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":57871,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Changing names of certain community and technical colleges","description":"Changing names of certain community and technical colleges","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB499/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=499&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":57872,"bill_number":"HB4358","title":"Exempting special fuel and propane used for home heating purposes from the motor fuel excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt special fuels and propane gas that are used for home heating purposes from the motor fuel excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4358/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4358&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":57873,"bill_number":"HB4360","title":"Relating to a commission to study annexation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a committee to study annexation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4360/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4360&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":57874,"bill_number":"HB4362","title":"Eliminating the state excise tax on the privilege of transferring real property, and imposing a new county excise tax for transferring real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the state excise tax on the privilege of transferring real property. The bill imposes a new county excise tax for transferring real property. The bill also provides that the tax may used by the counties and for county jail fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4362/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4362&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":57875,"bill_number":"HB4363","title":"Removing the receipt of an annuity, pension or other retirement pay as a disqualification for unemployment compensation benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the receipt of an annuity, pension or other retirement pay as a disqualification for unemployment compensation benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4363/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4363&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":57876,"bill_number":"HB4364","title":"Relating to land use planning","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the term \"zoning ordinance\" means either \"euclidean zoning ordinance\" or \"noneuclidean zoning ordinance\". It also deals with the process of a governing body replacing a noneuclidean zoning ordinance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4364/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4364&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":57877,"bill_number":"HB4366","title":"Requiring insurers issuing group accident and sickness insurance policies to certain employers to furnish claims loss experience","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurers issuing group accident and sickness insurance policies to certain employers to furnish claims loss experience to policyholders upon request of a policyholder. It also identifies the claims loss experience information to be provided.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4366/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4366&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":57878,"bill_number":"HB4367","title":"Creating the criminal offense of obtaining nonferrous metals unlawfully","description":"The purpose of this section is to create the offense of obtaining copper or other nonferrous metals unlawfully. Criminal penalties are provided, including enhanced penalties where the theft interrupts vital communications to police, fire, 911 emergency call centers or other emergency services. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4367/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4367&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":57879,"bill_number":"HB4369","title":"Clarifying that waitresses are eligible to receive the state minimum wage set before tips or gratuities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that waitresses and other food servers are eligible to receive the state minimum wage before tips or gratuities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4369/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4369&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":57880,"bill_number":"HB4370","title":"Limiting the number of telephone calls by a debt collector to a consumer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the number of telephone calls from a debt collector to a consumer to one call per any thirty-day period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4370/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4370&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":57881,"bill_number":"HB4371","title":"Increasing allowable tax credits for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amounts allowed as tax credits for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4371/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4371&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":57882,"bill_number":"HB4373","title":"Eliminating the twelve-month look-back period for certain children who have had employer sponsored insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  eliminate the twelve-month look-back period for children who have participated in employer sponsored health plans for coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program  .","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4373/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4373&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":57883,"bill_number":"HB4374","title":"Caregivers Consent Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Caregivers Consent Act, allowing 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 the 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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4374/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4374&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":57884,"bill_number":"HB4375","title":"Relating to retaining nursing educators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to retain full-time nursing educators in the state by providing up to a $3,500 tax credit for full-time nursing faculty members. The bill sets forth the criteria for the credit. The bill also grants rulemaking authority to Tax Commissioner. The bill defining terms. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4375/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4375&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Ross"},
{"bill_id":57885,"bill_number":"HB4376","title":"Requiring every internment or grave to identify the decedents' identity","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4376/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4376&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":57886,"bill_number":"HB4377","title":"Relating to the hiring of substitute service personnel by county school boards","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":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4377/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4377&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":57887,"bill_number":"HB4378","title":"Relating to approval and operation of alternative education programs to prepare principals for certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to outline the minimum requirement for a state board rule establishing an alternative program leading to certification as a principal in the public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4378/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4378&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":57888,"bill_number":"HB4380","title":"Providing eligibility for a license to teach in the public schools for candidates who are not United States citizens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   provide eligibility for a license to teach in the public schools for candidates who are not United States citizens.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4380/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4380&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":57889,"bill_number":"HB4381","title":"Relating to annexation generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modernize language of the statute, give the county commission a first level of review and the circuit court de novo review of the commission's ruling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4381/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4381&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":57890,"bill_number":"HB4383","title":"Relating to low-performing school accreditation status and consequent steps for improvement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the Department of Education to intervene in a more timely fashion to assist a school to improve before more substantive interventions could ensue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4383/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4383&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":57891,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"The \"LCPL Dale A. Griffin Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR32/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57892,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"The \"PFC William A. Lawrence Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR33/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57893,"bill_number":"HJR103","title":"The Healthcare Freedom Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to preserve the freedom of West Virginians to provide for their healthcare by prohibiting coercion in healthcare choice and in payment for health services.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"Motion to discharge committee laid over on House Calendar (Roll Call 86)","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR103/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=103&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57894,"bill_number":"HJR104","title":"Homestead Exemption Calculation Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide an alternative method of calculating the homestead exemption based on the average cost or value of the residential property by county. The exemption shall never be less than $20,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR104/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=104&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57895,"bill_number":"HJR105","title":"The Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is provide a one hundred percent homestead exemption to veterans who have a service- connected total disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR105/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=105&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57896,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Designating Friday, February 5, 2010, as \"National Wear Red Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR16/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57897,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Recognizing the contributions of West Virginia women who served their nation as Women Ordinance Workers during World War II","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR17/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57898,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study capital improvements' funding sources for Chesapeake Bay nutrient removal requirements","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR17/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57899,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study prevailing wage laws' economic impact","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR18/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57900,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Reasserting WV's sovereignty under Tenth Amendment","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR20/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57901,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Kanawha County \"Private First Class Charles M. Conner Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR21/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57902,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study coal industry tax burden","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR22/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57903,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study reducing school dropouts","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study reducing school dropouts","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-11","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR23/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57904,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Recognizing contributions of WV Women Ordinance Workers","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR16/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57905,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Encouraging judicial circuits and county boards of education implement new approach to truancy","description":"Encouraging judicial circuits and county boards of education implement new approach to truancy","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR17/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57906,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Requesting Senate substance abuse study committee review relationship between substance abuse and dropouts","description":"Requesting Senate substance abuse study committee review relationship between substance abuse and dropouts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-05","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR18/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":57938,"bill_number":"HB4384","title":"Stay Home in West Virginia and Work Tax Incentive","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"Stay Home and Work Income Tax Incentive Act\"; providing a tax credit for graduates of a higher education institution for a portion of the interest paid on student loans; establishing a one-time modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for recent graduates of higher education institutions up to the first $30,000.00 with a five year eligibility for such modification; providing that such modification be revoked if the eligible taxpayer establishes residency outside of West Virginia; and the promulgation of rules by the State Tax Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4384/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4384&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":57939,"bill_number":"HB4385","title":"Modifying the role of the Public Service Commission in controlling certain services for solid waste collections and taxi service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the role of the Public Service Commission in controlling certain services for solid waste collections and taxi service in Class I and Class II cities. The bill authorizes Class I and Class II cities to enact ordinances governing additional standards pertaining to their particular service areas and direct the issuing of permits and licensing and develop oversight requirements to solid waste collection operators and taxi company operators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4385/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4385&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":57940,"bill_number":"HB4386","title":"Restricting the state convict road force from working around schools and child care centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict the State Convict Road Force from working around schools and other locations where children are present.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4386/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4386&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":57941,"bill_number":"HB4387","title":"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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4387/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4387&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":57942,"bill_number":"HB4388","title":"Increasing the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer; and to require the increased moneys from this tax to be expended on alcohol and drug abuse programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4388/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4388&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":57943,"bill_number":"HB4389","title":"Exempting sales of personal tangible property and services by public and private schools from consumer sales tax and service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt sales of personal tangible property and services by public and private schools from consumer sales tax and service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4389/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4389&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":57944,"bill_number":"HB4390","title":"Relating to information to be obtained from landowners by assessor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the report of information to be obtained from landowners by assessor and corrections in landbook of the previous year with regard to reporting requirements of farm property be made every five years instead of every year. The bill provides an exception if the farm property is sold during the five - year period. In that case, the new owner must inform the assessor or the change in ownership in order to have the real property assessed as farm property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4390/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4390&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Ross"},
{"bill_id":57945,"bill_number":"HB4391","title":"Relating to interconnection and net-metering of customer-generators of renewable energy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide certain standards for the interconnection and net-metering of customer-generators in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4391/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4391&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":57946,"bill_number":"HB4392","title":"Requiring the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to deduct from monthly benefits to retirees sums to pay retiree association dues and to provide retiree associations or organizations lists of plan beneficiaries and addresses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to deduct from monthly benefits to retirees sums to pay retiree association dues. This is accomplished by changing existing statute and permitting retiree associations to receive dues by certifying to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board the amount of current dues without a retiree's written approval which is currently necessary. The bill also requires the Consolidated Public Retirement Board and all other public retirement systems in the state to provide retiree associations or organizations lists of plan beneficiaries and addresses for blind mailings purposes. This is currently prohibited by the provisions of §5A-8-21, enacted in 2004.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4392/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4392&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":57947,"bill_number":"HB4393","title":"Adopting the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act into West Virginia law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act into West Virginia law. §15-1F-11 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4393/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4393&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":57948,"bill_number":"HB4394","title":"Relating to the use of mineral rights to benefit state agencies, institutions or departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to use of mineral rights to benefit state agencies, institutions or departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4394/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4394&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":57949,"bill_number":"HB4395","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to utilize an electronic insurance verification program to identify uninsured motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to utilize an electronic insurance verification program to identify uninsured motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4395/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4395&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":57950,"bill_number":"HB4396","title":"Assuring audited and unaudited agencies included in the comprehensive annual financial report comply with all deadlines established by the Finance Division of the Department of Administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give authority to the Finance Division, the State Auditor and the Budget Section of the Division of Revenue to take actions necessary to assure audited and unaudited agencies included in the comprehensive annual financial report comply with all deadlines established by the Finance Division of the Department of Administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4396/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4396&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":57951,"bill_number":"HB4397","title":"Requiring the Superintendent of the State Police to implement a plan to increase the number of troopers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a plan be implemented to increase the number of troopers in the State Police to a minimum of 800 troopers by July 1, 2014.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-03-20","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/24/10 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4397/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4397&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":57952,"bill_number":"HB4398","title":"Redefining planning periods for teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redefine planning periods for teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4398/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4398&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":57953,"bill_number":"HB4399","title":"Creating the Higher Education Merit Screening Advisory Committee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Higher Education Merit Screening Advisory Committee to make recommendations to the Governor for appointments to governing boards of state universities, colleges and community colleges. The bill provides for the composition of the board, as well as its powers and duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4399/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4399&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":57954,"bill_number":"HB4400","title":"Changing standards for continued certification of physicians assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change standards for continued certification of physicians assistants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4400/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4400&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":57955,"bill_number":"HB4401","title":"Updating the requirements to obtain and retain a commercial driver's license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the requirements to obtain and retain a commercial driver's license to comply with recent changes in federal law and rule. The bill also reconciles conflicting provisions concerning CDL holders in Chapter 17B with Chapter 17E.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4401/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4401&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":57956,"bill_number":"HB4402","title":"Relating to the sale and use of mini-trucks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale and use of mini trucks. The bill authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles to title, register and establish ownership documentation requirements of mini trucks. The bill establishes where mini trucks may be operated and specific equipment that must be on a mini truck. The bill also permits annual safety inspections of mini trucks to be waived if certain conditions are met and requires operators to have proofs of insurance and financial responsibility on a mini truck. The bill exempts mini trucks from federal safety and emission standards. The bill further requires a seller to provide to prospective purchasers full disclosure on whether a mini truck conforms to certain federal safety and environmental standards. The bill establishes the registration class and fee for a mini truck. The bill defines the term \"mini truck\" and redefines the term \"all- terrain vehicle.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4402/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4402&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":57957,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Extending expiration date reducing federal adjusted gross income for state personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend until January 1, 2015, the reduction for certain retirees as additional modifications reducing federal adjusted gross income for state personal income tax. Currently, the reduction modification expires on January 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB500/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=500&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":57958,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Excluding veteran disability income from spousal support calculation","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":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB501/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=501&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":57959,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Requiring DEP final actions for coal mine permits be completed by certain date","description":"This bill shall require all final actions by the Department of Environmental Protection regarding coal mine permits to be completed within six months after the applicant provides all information required for a final decision to be made on said application for a coal mining permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB502/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=502&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":57960,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Reducing per diem rate for volunteers transporting veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the per diem rate from $75 to $50 for volunteers who transport veterans to veterans hospitals or home.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB503/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=503&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":57961,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Verifying workers legal employment status","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all employers in West Virginia to verify legal employment status of workers by requiring employers to register with and utilize the electronic verification of work authorization program of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996, Public Law 104-208, Division C, Section 403(a); 8 U.S.C. Section 1324a, and operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, known as the E-Verify Program. The bill provides new definitions and also provides dates by which employers are to meet the verification requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB504/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=504&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":57962,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Updating Logging Sediment Control Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the Logging Sediment Control Act, including an exclusion for ten acres or less of privately-owned land, establishing biennial licensure and fee and making technical corrections.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB505/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=505&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":57963,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Imposing penalties for falsifying State Police Retirement Fund records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose penalties for falsifying retirement records under the West Virginia State Police Death, Disability and Retirement Fund and to require repayment of any additional benefits received as a result of the falsification of any records under the West Virginia State Police Death, Disability and Retirement Fund and the West Virginia State Police Retirement System. §15-2-54 is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB506/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=506&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":57964,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Creating WV Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act","description":"The purpose of this bill   The purpose of this article is to allow for a tax credit for coal companies that purchase innovative safety technology that is compiled by the Mine Safety Technology Task Force and approved by the Director of the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training. The bill   makes legislative findings and purpose and defines terms. The bill sets forth requirements for a list of approved innovative mine safety technology. The bill specifies the amount of tax credit allowed. The bill establishes the criteria for qualified investments. The bill specifies forfeiture of unused tax credits. The bill specifies treatment for transfer of certified eligible safety property to successors. The bill also sets forth requirements for identification of investment credit property. The bill prescribes treatment for failure to keep records of certified eligible safety property. The bill further sets forth tax credit review and accountability requirements and specifies the requirements for disclosure of tax credits. The bill grants rulemaking authority. The bill also amends the duties of the Director of the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training   and amends the duties of the Mine Safety Technology Task Force.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-03-25","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/25/10 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB507/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=507&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":57965,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Relating to recovering costs for private landowner timber sale preparation","description":null,"status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB508/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=508&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":57966,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Requiring DEP monitor certain litigation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the supervisory officers of the offices within the Department of Environmental Protection to monitor litigation challenging state statutes affecting the production of natural resources in West Virginia; and to report to the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Revenue, the Legislature and Governor every sixty days, with fiscal and budgetary analysis of the impact of any such litigation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB509/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=509&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":57967,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Extending DNR license and stamp fees sunset provision","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the sunset provision relating to indexing Division of Natural Resources license and stamp fees, and to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB510/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=510&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":57968,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Relating to tagging and checking beaver pelts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to equalize the treatment of resident and nonresident trappers relating to tagging and checking Castor canadensis (beaver) pelts.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB511/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=511&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":58318,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Increasing game trap markings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require more fixed and durable trap markings.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB512/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=512&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":58319,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Creating Volunteer Firefighters Length of Service Awards Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit revenues allocated to volunteer and part-time fire departments to be used for Workers' Compensation premiums and length of service awards. The bill establishes a Volunteer Firefights Length of Service Awards Program Fund and provides the Insurance Commissioner with the rule-making authority for establishing criteria for awards from the fund. The bill also eliminates the ten percent of the certain premium tax on taxable insurance premiums paid to the Teachers Retirement System Reserve Fund and increases moneys allocated to volunteer and part time fire departments by that same amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB513/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=513&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":58320,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Clarifying certain language in Controlled Substances Monitoring Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct the reference in subsection (a) to the Code provisions identifying the controlled substances subject to reporting in the monitoring database. The current language in subsection (a) references only Schedule II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, instead of Schedules II, III and IV as specified in other sections of this article. The amended language makes this reference consistent with the other provisions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB514/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=514&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":58321,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Relating to firearms' purchases and licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit and punish anyone, aside from law-enforcement officers, from knowingly soliciting, persuading, encouraging or enticing a firearm or ammunition dealer or private seller to violate firearm laws. This bill also conforms certain definitions to federal law.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-04-06","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/6/10 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB515/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=515&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":58322,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Creating public shooting ranges permits","description":"The purpose of this section is to create a permit for use of the Division of Natural Resources' public shooting ranges to recover the costs of maintenance and remediation of public shooting ranges, to provide funds to create additional public shooting ranges and to provide penalties for violation of shooting range rules. This section is new; therefore, underscoring and strike- throughs have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB516/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=516&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":58323,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Creating Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. Under the proposed bill, any requirement of state law describing or requiring that a land record document be an original, on paper, or in writing are satisfied by a document in electronic form. In addition, any requirement that the document contain a signature or acknowledgment is satisfied by an electronic signature or acknowledgment. The bill authorizes the clerk to accept electronic documents for recording and to index and store those documents. The article does not provide a means of funding the establishment or operation of an electronic recording system. No single approach is recommended and in fact, the commissioners recognized that the best approach for a state may involve multiple systems. The bill requires the Secretary of State to develop a legislative rule containing standards for electronic recording to be used by each county. The standards are to be developed with a vision toward fostering intra-and interstate harmony and uniformity in the electronic recording process. The SOS or Office of Technology, whichever is chosen to develop the standards required by the rule, will engage in a stakeholder rulemaking process to assure that all of the affected parties have the opportunity to participate in the process. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB517/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=517&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":58324,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"Relating to Division of Energy's duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Governor's Commission to Seize the Future of Energy for America. The President has stated that it is his desire to work with West Virginia to make it the leader in seizing the future of energy in America. The creation of the commission allows West Virginia to work with the President and his administration to develop a strategy for developing such technologies which maximizes the federal and state dollars and incentives devoted to the research, development and commercialization of the technologies necessary to make the transition to economically and environmentally viable energy. Article 8 is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 81, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB518/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=518&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":58325,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Extending Social Security benefits to Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System members","description":"Extending Social Security benefits to Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System members","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 140, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB519/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=519&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":58326,"bill_number":"HB4403","title":"Stopping accelerated rate recovery because of adverse effects of constructing transmission facilities and revising the definition of need","description":"The purpose of this bill is to stop accelerated rate recovery because of adverse effects of constructing transmission facilities and revising the definition of need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4403/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4403&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":58327,"bill_number":"HB4404","title":"Imposing penalties for falsifying retirement records under the West Virginia State Police Death, Disability and Retirement Fund","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4404/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4404&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":58328,"bill_number":"HB4405","title":"Changing the membership of the PEIA Financial Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the membership of the PEIA Financial Board by changing the number of citizen members from four to three, and requiring the position of the former citizen member be taken by a person who is an interested person from a participating political subdivision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4405/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4405&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":58329,"bill_number":"HB4406","title":"Creating the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund","description":"This bill creates the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4406/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4406&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":58330,"bill_number":"HB4407","title":"Updating the law regarding the rabies vaccinations of dogs and cats","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the law regarding the rabies vaccinations of dogs and cats.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4407/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4407&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":58331,"bill_number":"HB4408","title":"Creating the \"Surface Owners' Rights Recognition Act\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Surface Owners' Rights Recognition Act.\" The bill protects the rights of surface owners of property where oil or gas wells are to be located. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill also requires operators to give notice of planned work, its impact upon the property before entry is made and sets forth what is required in that notice. The bill provides exceptions, prohibits waivers, except when specifically provided for. The bill further sets forth civil penalties and requires the posting of bonds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4408/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4408&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":58332,"bill_number":"HB4409","title":"Creating the Workers' Lifetime Total Disability Fund and the Supplemental Personal Needs Allowance Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Workers' Lifetime Total Disability Fund which operates to continue the payment of workers' compensation permanent total disability benefits to injured workers older than seventy years, to create the Supplemental Personal Needs Allowance Fund which operates to increase the monthly personal needs allowance for Medicaid recipients who are residents of nursing homes or personal care homes to $75 per month, and to fund both of these funds by requiring financial institutions operating within the state to remit to the state seventy-five percent of fees assessed against accounts for overdraft.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4409/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4409&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":58333,"bill_number":"HB4410","title":"Requiring health insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4410/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4410&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":58334,"bill_number":"HB4411","title":"Relating to the care of aborted fetuses","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":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4411/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4411&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":58335,"bill_number":"HB4412","title":"Reducing from six months to three months the period of delinquency for failure to meet an obligation to pay support to a minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce from six months to three months the period of delinquency for failure to meet an obligation to pay support to a minor before failure to pay is a misdemeanor penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4412/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4412&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":58336,"bill_number":"HB4413","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to propose legislative rules concerning concussions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to propose legislative rules concerning concussions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4413/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4413&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":58337,"bill_number":"HB4414","title":"Updating references from the commissioner of accounts to the fiduciary commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update out-dated references of the commissioner of accounts and change to the fiduciary commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4414/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4414&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":58338,"bill_number":"HB4415","title":"Establishing the \"Primary Stroke Center Hospital Designation Act\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4415/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4415&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":58339,"bill_number":"HB4416","title":"Declaring certain claims against the state and its agencies to be moral obligations of the state and directing payments thereof","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. Total amount of general revenue - $10,221.65","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 29, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4416/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4416&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":58340,"bill_number":"HB4417","title":"Abolishing the West Virginia Board of Landscape Architects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the West Virginia Board of Landscape Architects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4417/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4417&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":58341,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Urging West Virginia's congressional delegation to support Senate Joint Resolution 26, disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR34/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58342,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"The \"Dr. Mabel Nichols Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR35/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58343,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"\"The Marion County Veterans Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR36/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58344,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"The \"CMS Marshall Irvin Pauley Memorial Bridge, Killed in Action, Vietnam 1966\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR37/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58345,"bill_number":"HJR106","title":"Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution to require that bills imposing a tax or license fee and bills increasing the effective rate of any tax levied or fee imposed may not be enacted unless sixty percent of the members of each house, present and voting, vote in the affirmative for passage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR106/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=106&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58346,"bill_number":"HJR107","title":"Thirty Day Legislative Session Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the state Constitution to change the length of Legislative Sessions from sixty days to thirty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR107/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=107&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58347,"bill_number":"HJR108","title":"Reducing the size of the House of Delegates to fifty and the Senate to seventeen","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to reduce the size of the House of Delegates to fifty members and to reduce the size of the Senate to seventeen members. The resolution does away with the requirement that two senators be elected from each district to allow for the proposed number of senators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-02-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR108/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=108&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58348,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Amending Rule 65 of the Rules of the House of Delegates, by reordering the Daily Order of Business and designating Introduction of Guests as Item XIV","description":null,"status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"On Unfinished Business, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR18/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58349,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Amending Rule 17 of the Rules of the House of Delegates, by requiring the Clerk of the House to superintend the preparation and maintenance of a searchable database of voting records for use of the public","description":null,"status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"On Unfinished Business, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR19/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58350,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Boone County \"Private First Class Edward C. Miller Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR24/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58351,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Wayne County \"Master Sergeant Ernie Wallace Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR25/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58352,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Kanawha County \"Private First Class Vernon L. Dillard Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR26/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58353,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Congratulating Erica Jade Goldsmith, 2010 Miss WV USA","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR19/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58929,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Authorizing Finance Division ensure certain agencies comply with comprehensive annual financial report deadlines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give authority to the Finance Division, the State Auditor and the Budget Section of the Division of Revenue to take actions necessary to assure audited and unaudited agencies included in the comprehensive annual financial report comply with all deadlines established by the Finance Division of the Department of Administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB520/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=520&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":58930,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Transferring certain professional bondsmen oversight from Supreme Court to Insurance Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove Professional Bondsmen in Criminal Cases from regulation and administration by the Supreme Court of Appeals and to transfer this responsibility to the Insurance Commissioner.   The bill repeals   §51-10-8   which authorizes the   Supreme Court of Appeals to regulate these bondsmen. §33-2-23 is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB521/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=521&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":58931,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Authorizing FBI criminal history record checks for child welfare agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize FBI criminal history record checks for child welfare agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB522/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=522&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":58932,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Requiring DHHR recommendations for traumatic brain injury Medicaid waiver","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to make recommendations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance relating to seeking a Medicaid waiver for traumatic brain injury patients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB523/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=523&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":58933,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Authorizing pilot program for nursing home medication administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Registered Professional Nurses to develop a pilot program for unlicensed personnel to administer medication in a nursing home. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2010 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Select Committee on Health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB524/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=524&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":58934,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Issuing revenue bonds to keep state parks in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the issuance of park development revenue bonds for the purpose of keeping state parks in or exceeding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.     §20-5-5a   is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB525/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=525&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":58935,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Finding and declaring certain claims against state","description":"The purpose of this bill is for the Legislature to find and declare the existence of a moral obligation to pay, with public moneys, each of the claims herein against specified state agencies and the State of West Virginia, by the named claimants, payable from the specified funds, and in the amounts of the awards made. A second and separate bill (either supplementary appropriation bill or a section of the budget bill) will actually appropriate the moneys herein awarded and permit payment in current fiscal year 2010 and through 2011. The totals, as to type of funds and amounts of awards in the bill, are: (1) General Revenue Funds of $2,159,929.47 (2) Special Revenue Funds of $81,310.97 (3) State Road Funds of $1,565,282.71","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB526/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=526&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":58936,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Requiring State Rail Authority establish transportation and local rail service plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Rail Authority to establish a state plan for transportation and local rail service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB527/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=527&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":58937,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Creating Commission on Scope of Practice in Health Care Delivery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a commission to make recommendations to the Legislature on the scope of practice of health care professions. The bill sets for the commission membership, powers and duties of the commission and factors for consideration by the commission in making recommendations regarding expansion or limitation of the scope of practice of any health care discipline. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB528/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=528&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":58938,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Creating Surface Owners' Rights Recognition Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Surface Owners' Rights Recognition Act.\" The bill protects the rights of surface owners of property where oil or gas wells are to be located. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill also requires operators to give notice of planned work, its impact upon the property before entry is made and sets forth what is required in that notice. The bill provides exceptions, prohibits waivers, except when specifically provided for. The bill further sets forth civil penalties and requires the posting of bonds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB529/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=529&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":58939,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Requiring children entering school prove certain immunization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all children entering school in this state to demonstrate that they have been immunized against diphtheria, polio, rubeola, rubella, tetanus and whooping cough. The bill provides medical and nonmedical exemptions. The bill provides the temporary suspension of an exemption during health emergencies. The bill also requires school personnel to inform identified officials of anyone coming into a school who has not been immunized. The bill grants the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health with rulemaking authority. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, strike- throughs and underscoring have been omitted","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB530/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=530&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":58940,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Changing Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for Individuals With Disabilities Board meeting requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the meeting requirements of the Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for Individuals With Disabilities Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB531/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=531&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":58941,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Repealing sections requiring fiduciary commissioners publish notice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal sections in the code requiring that fiduciary commissioners publish notice. §44-2-2 ans §44-2-3 are repealed; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB532/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=532&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":58942,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Revising statutory language regarding child abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to conform the statutory language of subsection (b) to the title of the state by embodying in subsection (b) that the offense may be committed by \"allowing\" the described sexual abuse.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB533/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=533&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":58943,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Requiring practitioners report suspected controlled substance prescription fraud","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate that practitioners   report suspected prescription fraud involving controlled substances to law-enforcement agencies.   This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB534/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=534&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":58944,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Relating to fleeing law-enforcement vehicle stop","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a conviction for fleeing a vehicle after a law-enforcement officer has directed the vehicle to stop and whose fleeing occupant is under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs at the time as an underlying conviction for second, third or subsequent offenses for criminal penalty purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB535/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=535&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":58945,"bill_number":"HB4418","title":"Requiring lobbyists to disclose compensation agreements for each registered employer","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4418/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4418&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":58946,"bill_number":"HB4419","title":"Developing caseload standards for the Department of Health and Human Resource program areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to propose rules for legislative approval on or before June 30, 2010, to establish caseload standards for the program areas within the department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4419/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4419&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":58947,"bill_number":"HB4420","title":"Asbestos Claims Transparency Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure that requires a claimant that files an asbestos case after the effective date of this bill to provide information to all defendants about all claims filed or anticipated to be filed by that claimant against asbestos bankruptcy trusts, a mechanism for the defendant to challenge those claims, a procedure for sanctions by the court, and for set-offs for those claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4420/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4420&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":58948,"bill_number":"HB4421","title":"Removing the provision specifying a termination date for the Equal Pay Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the provision specifying a termination date for the Equal Pay Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4421/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4421&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":58949,"bill_number":"HB4422","title":"Clarifying that law-enforcement may remove weapons possessed after service or notice of a protective order but before an actual hearing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to resolve a conflict in criminal statutes. Last year, the Legislature passed House Bill No. 2739 which authorized law-enforcement officers to seize any weapons in the respondent's possession at the time the officer serves the respondent with the order. Further, House Bill No. 2739 made the possession of a firearm by a respondent a criminal offense after an emergency protective order issued and before a hearing. This bill clarifies that law-enforcement may remove weapons possessed after service or notice but before an actual hearing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4422/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4422&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":58950,"bill_number":"HB4423","title":"Providing additional conditions for which counties may provide teachers salary increments or compensation above the county salary schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow counties to provide salary increments or additional compensation for teachers who are placed in a documented area of shortage or placed in a school with a high poverty or high minority student population, and to reward individual teachers, groups of teachers or schools for meeting goals for student growth in accordance with a rule to be adopted by the state board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4423/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4423&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":58951,"bill_number":"HB4424","title":"Requiring a revised annual personnel evaluation process for all professional personnel that is aligned with the state's new teaching and leadership standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require for implementation beginning July 1, 2011, a revised annual personnel evaluation process for all professional personnel that is aligned with the state's new teaching and leadership standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4424/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4424&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":58952,"bill_number":"HB4425","title":"Developing a pilot program for unlicensed personnel to administer medication in a nursing home","description":"Developing a pilot program for unlicensed personnel to administer medication in a nursing home","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4425/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4425&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":58953,"bill_number":"HB4426","title":"Ending the requirement that health facilities acquire a certificate of need to open","description":"The purpose of this bill is to end the requirement that health facilities acquire a certificate of need to open.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4426/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4426&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":58954,"bill_number":"HB4427","title":"Providing an annual $5,000 bonus to teachers of advanced placement math and science classes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an annual $5,000 bonus to teachers of advanced placement math and science classes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4427/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4427&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":58955,"bill_number":"HB4428","title":"Abolishing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4428/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4428&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":58956,"bill_number":"HB4429","title":"Increasing the financial penalties for causing serious injury or death to a dog or horse used by law enforcement officials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the financial penalties for causing serious injury or death to dogs and horses used by law-enforcement officials, the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety or fire prevention or investigation officials in the performance of their official duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4429/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4429&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":58957,"bill_number":"HB4430","title":"Requiring the Public Employees Insurance Agency and its contractors, under certain circumstances, to advertise that they are seeking bids prior to accepting bids","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Insurance Agency and its contractors, under certain circumstances, to advertise that they are seeking bids prior to accepting bids on contracts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4430/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4430&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":58958,"bill_number":"HB4431","title":"Permitting a retired police officer to be hired as a chief of police and continue to receive retirement benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a retired police officer to be hired as a chief of police and continue to receive retirement benefits. The bill also limits such a person from paying into or to accrue any additional benefits related to the continued service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4431/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4431&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":58959,"bill_number":"HB4432","title":"Providing for actual costs to be paid for municipal audits and reducing the cap on audits for Class IV municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for actual costs to be paid for municipal audits and reduces the cap on audits to $1,000 for Class IV municipalities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4432/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4432&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":58960,"bill_number":"HB4433","title":"Relating to determining the appropriate penalty to impose against operators who fail to provide immediate notice upon the occurrence of a mining accident","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training flexibility when determining the appropriate penalty to impose against operators who fail to provide immediate notice upon the occurrence of a mining accident.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4433/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4433&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":58961,"bill_number":"HB4434","title":"Expanding prescriptive authority of advanced nurse practitioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow nurse practitioners to practice independently.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4434/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4434&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":58962,"bill_number":"HB4435","title":"Relating to estate tax","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4435/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4435&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":58963,"bill_number":"HB4436","title":"Providing discretion to schools that make AYP to use assessments and adopting instructional strategies and programs that promote student learning","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide discretion to schools that make AYP to use assessments and adopt instructional strategies and programs that promote student learning. Except for the WESTEST2, the Alternative Performance Task Assessment, the Online Writing assessment and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the school may not be required by any state or county policy to employ any specific instructional strategy or program to achieve the standards and objectives for courses required by the state board except upon approval by the school curriculum team with the concurrence of the faculty senate. Also, the failure to use any specific assessment, instructional strategy or program may not be cited as a deficiency in any accreditation review of the school.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4436/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4436&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":58964,"bill_number":"HB4437","title":"Creating a license plate for West Virginia coal miners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a license plate for West Virginia coal miners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4437/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4437&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":58965,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"The \"Ralph L. Dawson Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR38/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58966,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Designating February 10, 2010, as \"Marshall University Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR20/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58967,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Amending Joint Rules to create Joint Committee on Scope of Medical Practice","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR27/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58968,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Designating February 10, 2010, \"Marshall University Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR20/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":58969,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Honoring Donald Spence for dedication to education","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR21/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":59313,"bill_number":"HB4454","title":"Establishing the Office of Child Advocacy","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4454/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4454&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":59744,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Establishing industrial fire permits and fee for forests and wildlife areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish industrial and commercial permits and fee. The bill further clarifies permitted and prohibited fires, the misdemeanor penalty for violating the section, and makes technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB536/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=536&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":59745,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Authorizing real property transfer tax collected by state be paid to counties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the real property transfer tax collected by the state to be paid to the counties incrementally over a five-year period.    This bill does not increase taxes paid by a taxpayer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB537/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=537&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":59746,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Defining charitable organization's inaugural committee's disbursement of excess contributions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define a charitable organization in regards to an inaugural committee's disbursement of excess contributions and to correct a mislabeling of subdivisions of the code regarding information required in a financial statement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB538/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=538&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":59747,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Designating portion of State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for school athletics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate $10 million from the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for funding high school and middle school athletics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB539/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=539&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":59748,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Reducing federal adjusted income for election officials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide incentives for the recruitment of poll workers by reducing the federal adjusted gross income, for West Virginia personal income tax purposes, of poll workers. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB540/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=540&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Facemire"},
{"bill_id":59749,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Increasing penalties for passing stopped school bus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fine for overtaking and passing a school bus stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB541/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=541&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":59750,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Including utility terrain vehicle in \"all-terrain vehicle\" definition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide uniformity in the definitions of all-terrain vehicles and to include a definition for recreational off-highway vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB542/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=542&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":59751,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Authorizing Energy and Water Savings Revolving Loan Fund Program and PROMISE rules for Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a legislative rule for the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding the Energy and Water Savings Revolving Loan Fund Program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 71, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB543/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=543&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":59752,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"Requiring death certificate state cause of death in legible fashion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a death certificate to state the cause of death in a legible fashion with no abbreviations and preferably be typewritten.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB544/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=544&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":59753,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Creating Drunk Driving Victims' Compensation Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Drunk Driving Victims' Compensation Fund to assist with the costs associated with injuries, deaths and property losses associated with drunk driving crashes. The bill provides for increases in the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer, wine liter tax, and tax on purchases of liquor. The bill further provides that these increases will all go to fund the Drunk Driving Victims' Compensation Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB545/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=545&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":59754,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Clarifying audit-supporting documentation confidentiality","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB546/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=546&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":59755,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Correcting inconsistency in school board levies' code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct an inconsistency between the two sections to be amended and the 2007 amendments to §11-8-9.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB547/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=547&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":59756,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Extending time Boone County Board of Education can meet as levying body","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the time for the Board of Education of Boone County to meet as a levying body to present to the voters of Boone County the question of renewing an excess levy for schools. This is a local bill; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 203, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB548/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=548&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":59757,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Relating to development of telecommunication and information services by public service districts","description":"The purpose of this bill allow Public Service Districts to develop and operate telecommunication or information services. When trenches are dug for new utility lines, cable and other telecommunication or information connections can be laid simultaneously for little additional cost in underserved areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB549/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=549&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":59758,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Establishing driver's license restoration program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   establish a driver's license restoration program for persons whose motor vehicle driver's license has been cancelled, suspended or revoked. The also makes legislative findings and grants rulemaking authority. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB550/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=550&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":59759,"bill_number":"HB4438","title":"Creating a commission to develop a pilot program to help at-risk youth in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a commission that will develop a pilot program to help at-risk youth in a selected county in West Virginia by introducing prevention strategies for children through early intervention and diversion strategies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4438/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4438&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":59760,"bill_number":"HB4439","title":"Requiring applications for farmland valuation every five years unless the property is sold","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4439/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4439&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":59761,"bill_number":"HB4440","title":"Adding Granada, El Salvador, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Panama Canal as military service credit for persons who are eligible for public employees retirement benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the period of service by veterans of the conflicts in Granada, El Salvador, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Panama Canal be allowed as military service credit for persons who are eligible for public employees retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4440/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4440&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":59762,"bill_number":"HB4441","title":"Authorizing the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates to approve a public partnership agreement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates to approve a public partnership agreement or comprehensive agreement under the Public-Private Transportation Facilities Act. Under current statute these agreements are to be approved by adoption of a Concurrent Resolution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4441/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4441&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":59763,"bill_number":"HB4442","title":"Defining a charitable organization in regards to an inaugural committee's disbursement of excess contributions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define a charitable organization in regards to an inaugural committee's disbursement of excess contributions and to correct a mislabeling of subdivisions of the code regarding information required in a financial statement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4442/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4442&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":59764,"bill_number":"HB4443","title":"Clarifying that audit supporting documentation is confidential","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that audit supporting documentation is confidential.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4443/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4443&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":59765,"bill_number":"HB4444","title":"Authorizing lateral transfers for deputy sheriffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize lateral transfers for deputy sheriffs.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4444/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4444&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":59766,"bill_number":"HB4445","title":"Relating to establishing new motor vehicle dealership or relocating existing dealership after franchise revoked","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the granting of a license for a new motor vehicle dealership, or the relocation of an existing new motor vehicle dealership, within a ten-mile radius of a former dealership whose franchise was revoked by the manufacturer for grounds other than those provided. The bill allows the granting of a license for a dealership within that ten-mile radius if the manufacturer can show proof that the franchise was offered to the original franchisee and the original franchisee refused the offer. §17A-6-18c is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4445/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4445&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":59767,"bill_number":"HB4446","title":"Recategorizing recycled energy as a renewable energy resource","description":"The purpose of this bill is to categorize recycled energy as a renewable energy resource.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4446/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4446&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":59768,"bill_number":"HB4447","title":"Extending the time for the Board of Education of Boone County to meet as a levying body to present to the voters of Boone County the question of renewing an excess levy for schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the time for the Board of Education of Boone County to meet as a levying body to present to the voters of Boone County the question of renewing an excess levy for schools. This is a local bill; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4447/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4447&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":59769,"bill_number":"HB4448","title":"Correcting an inconsistency in the code regarding school board levies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct an inconsistency between the two sections to be amended and the 2007 amendments to §11-8-9.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4448/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4448&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":59770,"bill_number":"HB4449","title":"Special Mine Safety Property Valuation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   ensure that mandated mine safety equipment is assessed at salvage value.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4449/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4449&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":59771,"bill_number":"HB4450","title":"Relating to land surveyors","description":"The purpose of the bill is to revise the qualification standards of the West Virginia Board of Examiners of Land Surveyors and authorizing minimum standards for boundary surveys to be promulgated by legislative rule.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4450/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4450&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":59772,"bill_number":"HB4451","title":"Relating to certain members of the Legislature and certain service by members of the Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend §5-10-52 to address issues relating to the computation of legislative pensions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4451/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4451&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":59773,"bill_number":"HB4452","title":"Providing incentives for the recruitment of poll workers by reducing the federal adjusted gross income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide incentives for the recruitment of poll workers by reducing the federal adjusted gross income, for West Virginia personal income tax purposes, of poll workers. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4452/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4452&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":59774,"bill_number":"HB4453","title":"Adding a magistrate to those serving Monongalia County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a magistrate to those serving Monongalia County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4453/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4453&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":59775,"bill_number":"HB4455","title":"Changing the Martinsburg public library to the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the Martinsburg Public Library to the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library. Also, to create a library board with the power to operate the public library. Finally, to provide a stable method of financing the operation of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-03-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4455/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4455&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Terry Walker"},
{"bill_id":59776,"bill_number":"HB4456","title":"West Virginia Commercial Patent Incentives Tax Act","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4456/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4456&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":59777,"bill_number":"HB4457","title":"Relating to the access to and protection of cemeteries","description":"The purpose of the bill is to preserve and protect family cemeteries by clarifying procedures for protection of graves and burial sites; and enhancing the opportunity for access to cemeteries on private land.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4457/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4457&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":59778,"bill_number":"HB4458","title":"Lottery Revenue Bond Act","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4458/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4458&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":63279,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Abolishing Advisory Committee on Journalistic and Editorial Integrity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the Advisory Committee on Journalistic and Editorial Integrity. §10-5-5a has been completely rewritten; therefore, strike- throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB551/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=551&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":63280,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Creating Office of Child Advocacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Office of Child Advocacy. The bill, additionally, authorizes the director of the office to hire staff; to investigate and monitor the Department of Health and Human Resources Division of Child Protective Services and the Division of Corrections; sets forth powers and duties of the office; defines terms; provides for access to information; sets forth the confidentiality requirements for that information; and provides for the office to sunset on July 1, 2013.   This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB552/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=552&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":63281,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Extending time to purchase full service credit in Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the time for certain members of the Teachers Retirement System to purchase full credit for service in the Teachers Defined Contribution System.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 62, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB553/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=553&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":63282,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Relating to law-enforcement certification and training","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the responsibilities of the law-enforcement training subcommittee and rename it the law-enforcement professional standards subcommittee; to clarify the authority to de-certify law-enforcement officers; to establish a database of law-enforcement officers disciplined for certain types of misconduct; to request the proposal of legislative rules to set standards for law-enforcement agencies to report certain types of misconduct by officers to the database; and to require that law-enforcement agencies check the database prior to hiring any officer  .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB554/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=554&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":63283,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Creating WV Firearms Freedom Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   exempt firearms, a firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured and retained in West Virginia, from Federal regulation under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution of the United States.    This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB555/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=555&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":63284,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Relating to voting procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove ambiguity in the required hours of municipal elections and to provide for notice to voters of differing times; to correct a conflicting distance limit provided in the voting procedures code from 60 feet to 300 feet; and to modify the complaint procedure code to reflect passage of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, 42 United States Code §§15481 and 15485.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB556/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=556&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":63285,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Clarifying legislative vacancy procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the procedures for filling vacancies in the State Legislature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB557/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=557&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":63286,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Creating neighborhood crime watch programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create neighborhood crime watch programs, develop penalties for harassing officials of this programs and creating a policy that will maintain informants anonymity. This article is new; therefore strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB558/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=558&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":63287,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Authorizing citation issuance in lieu of court appearance in certain situations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an arresting officer of a person who is arrested for driving with a revoked or suspended drivers license for miscellaneous reasons may issue a charge by citation if a magistrate or judge is not reasonably available in lieu of being taken immediately before a magistrate or judge.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB559/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=559&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":63288,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Providing certain state retirees one-time bonus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   provide retirees from the Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System who have at least 20 years service and whose annual annuity is not more than $7,200 to receive a one-time bonus of $600 for certain annuitants.   These sections are new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB560/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=560&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":63289,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Creating gasoline distributers and dealers business and occupation tax calculation method","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the method that municipalities calculate its business and occupation for gasoline distributors and dealers. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB561/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=561&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":63290,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Authorizing user fees for state's motor vehicle and aircraft fleet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specifically authorize the Department of Administration to impose user fees for use of the motor vehicles and aircraft that are in the state's motor vehicle and aircraft fleet. The bill also clarifies that certain agencies that are exempt from the secretary's rules regarding the motor vehicle fleet are not exempt from paying aircraft user fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB562/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=562&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":63291,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Relating to Public Records Management and Preservation Act","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":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB563/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=563&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":63292,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Requiring nursing home administrators' criminal history record check","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require applicants for and current holders of a license as a nursing home administrator to successfully pass criminal history record checks. The bill grants the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board with the authority to perform the criminal history record checks and requires the applicants for, and current holders of, those licenses to cover the costs of performing those checks. The bill also provides rulemaking authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB564/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=564&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":63293,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Requiring state boards maintain permanent public office space","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state boards of examination or registration to maintain a permanent public office space to conduct board business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB565/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=565&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":63294,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Allowing certain community work program labor be credited to fines or court costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow people to discharge court costs through participation in a community work program under certain circumstances when the court finds that they have no ability to pay such costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB566/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=566&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":63295,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Creating Nonprofit Adventure and Recreational Responsibility Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Nonprofit Adventure and Recreational Responsibility Act. It sets forth the responsibility and liability of any Congressionally chartered youth organizations with a facility of over six thousand acres in this state offering certain adventure and recreational activities carrying inherent risks, as well as those of related providers and participants. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB567/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=567&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":63296,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Abolishing Distance Learning Coordinating Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the Distance Learning Coordinating Council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB568/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=568&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":63297,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Making certain part-time employees eligible for unemployment compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit certain part-time employees to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. The bill permits employees who have left employment due to being a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. The bill permits employees who have left employment to care for disabled or ill immediate family members to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. The bill also permits employees who have left employment due to the transfer or relocation of a spouse to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB569/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=569&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":63298,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Requiring public access to electronic system of certain public documents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require   the state Library Commission and the State Depository Library Clearinghouse, in consultation with the State Office of Technology, to develop, maintain and provide public access to an electronic system which can accommodate public state documents that are born digital.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB570/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=570&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":63299,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Requiring certain public document submission to state publications clearinghouse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that any document created or published by a state agency in an electronic or digital format is a \"public document\" as it relates to a state agency's obligation to submit public documents to the state publications clearinghouse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB571/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=571&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":63300,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Authorizing Children's Health Insurance Program Board establish coverage criteria","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   give latitude to the board of the Children's Health Insurance Program in setting eligibility criteria for all children, including those that have had coverage under an employer sponsored plan within the previous twelve-month period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB572/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=572&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":63301,"bill_number":"HB4459","title":"Increasing the time in which a dependent may apply for Workers Compensation death benefits where occupational pneumoconiosis is determined to be a cause of death","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase from one year to three years the time in which a dependent may apply for Workers Compensation death benefits where occupational pneumoconiosis is determined to be a cause of death","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4459/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4459&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":63302,"bill_number":"HB4460","title":"Relating to granting licensed real estate appraisers access to commercial or residential review documents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give licensed appraisers access to PF-11 and PF-12 forms from the county assessors office. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4460/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4460&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":63303,"bill_number":"HB4461","title":"Requiring property owners to disclose the previous existence on the property of a crystal methamphetamine lab","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4461/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4461&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":63304,"bill_number":"HB4462","title":"Allowing a modification reducing federal adjusted gross when medical expenses exceed $2,000 a year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a modification reducing federal adjusted gross when medical expenses exceed $2,000 a year. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4462/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4462&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":63305,"bill_number":"HB4463","title":"Imposing an additional levy on property within the county for the sole purpose of funding public libraries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit counties, county boards of education and municipalities to impose an additional levy on property within the county for the sole purpose of funding public libraries. The bill states legislative intent. The bill also establishes tax rates for classes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4463/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4463&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":63306,"bill_number":"HB4464","title":"Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. Under the proposed bill, any requirement of state law describing or requiring that a land record document be an original, on paper, or in writing are satisfied by a document in electronic form. In addition, any requirement that the document contain a signature or acknowledgment is satisfied by an electronic signature or acknowledgment. The bill authorizes the clerk to accept electronic documents for recording and to index and store those documents. The act does not provide a means of funding the establishment or operation of an electronic recording system. No single approach is recommended and in fact, the commissioners recognized that the best approach for a state may involve multiple systems. The bill requires the Secretary of State to develop a legislative rule containing standards for electronic recording to be used by each county. The standards are to be developed with a vision toward fostering intra- and interstate harmony and uniformity in the electronic recording process. The SOS or Office of Technology, whichever is chosen to develop the standards required by the rule, will engage in a stakeholder rulemaking process to assure that all of the affected parties have the opportunity to participate in the process. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4464/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4464&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":63307,"bill_number":"HB4465","title":"Changing the definition of child for grandparent visitation purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the definition of child for grandparent visitation purposes by changing it to grandchild and expanding that definition to include certain adult children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4465/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4465&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":63308,"bill_number":"HB4466","title":"Requiring that bartenders be licensed by the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that alcohol servers obtain alcohol server permits. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4466/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4466&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":63309,"bill_number":"HB4467","title":"Relating to elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove ambiguity in the required hours of municipal elections and to provide for notice to voters of differing times; to correct a conflicting distance limit provided in the voting procedures code from 60 feet to 300 feet; and to modify the complaint procedure code to reflect passage of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, 42 United States Code §§15481 and 15485.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4467/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4467&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":63310,"bill_number":"HB4468","title":"Clarifying the procedures for vacancies in the State Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the procedures for filling vacancies in the State Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4468/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4468&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":63311,"bill_number":"HB4469","title":"Requiring bank transactions involving savings and checking accounts to be credited to the account at the time of the transaction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require bank transactions involving savings and checking accounts to be credited to the account at the time of the transaction and not the next day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4469/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4469&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":63312,"bill_number":"HB4470","title":"Nonprofit Adventure and Recreational Activity Responsibility Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Nonprofit Adventure and Recreational Responsibility Act. It sets forth the responsibility and liability of any Congressionally chartered youth organizations with a facility of over six thousand acres in this state offering certain adventure and recreational activities carrying inherent risks, as well as those of related providers and participants. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4470/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4470&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":63313,"bill_number":"HB4471","title":"Relating to prevention and treatment of domestic violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide family court judges flexibility to deal with different kinds of domestic violence by allowing them to make orders last for longer periods of time. The bill includes in the definition of domestic violence the utilization of cruelty or other actions to family pets and other animals; to close a loophole in the use of bonds to prevent future domestic violence; and to make third and subsequent offenses of violations of a protective order a felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4471/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4471&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":63314,"bill_number":"HB4472","title":"Prohibiting the use of a mobile communication device to engage in text messaging or additional technologies while operating a motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of a handheld mobile communication device to engage in text messaging and additional technology while operating a motor vehicle and to provide a penalty for violations. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4472/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4472&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":63315,"bill_number":"HB4473","title":"Relating to forest fire season","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   establish industrial and commercial permits and fee. The bill further clarifies permitted and prohibited fires, the misdemeanor penalty for violating the section, and makes technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4473/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4473&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":63316,"bill_number":"HB4474","title":"Increasing the representation on the Health Information Network Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the representation on the Health Information Network Board. It also provides that a quorum is a majority of the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4474/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4474&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":63317,"bill_number":"HB4475","title":"Exempting motor vehicles used by the Department of Health and Human Resources from the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt motor vehicles used by the Department of Health and Human Resources from the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission. The bill provides that those vehicles are subject to the commission's safety and insurance requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4475/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4475&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":63318,"bill_number":"HB4476","title":"Increasing the amount for a title examination when a person redeems real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount for a title examination when a person redeems real property that has been sold for taxes from $200 to $400.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4476/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4476&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":63319,"bill_number":"HB4477","title":"Transferring certain powers from the Division of Natural Resources to the Division of Forestry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer certain powers from the Division of Natural Resources to the Division of Forestry. The bill creates the office of the Director of the Division of Forestry. The bill permits the Division of Forestry to sell timber and sets forth the requirements of those sales. The bill also permits the Division of Forestry to assist in timber sales by private landowners provided the landowner pays the costs of the Division's assistance. The bill also establishes a cooperative agreement between the Division of Forestry and the Division of Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4477/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4477&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":63320,"bill_number":"HB4478","title":"Requiring a child to be placed with a relative, where possible, when removed from the home of a parent under the Home-Base Family Preservation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a child to be placed with a relative, where possible, when removed from the home of a parent under the   Home-Base Family Preservation Act.   º49-2D-4a is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4478/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4478&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":63321,"bill_number":"HB4479","title":"Establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a bill of rights for children in foster care. §49-2-12a is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4479/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4479&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":63322,"bill_number":"HB4480","title":"Providing guidance for prosecuting attorneys in cases involving abused and neglected children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to West Virginia Code to provide guidance for prosecuting attorneys in cases involving abused and neglected children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4480/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4480&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":63323,"bill_number":"HB4481","title":"West Virginia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is add language to West Virginia Code to provide a child advocate for the protection of children. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4481/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4481&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":63324,"bill_number":"HB4482","title":"Creating a random drug testing program for applicants and recipients of temporary assistance for needy families cash benefits and for elected officials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a random drug testing program for applicants and recipients of temporary assistance for needy families cash benefits and for elected officials. Any applicant or recipient who fails an initial drug test will be required to pass a second drug test in the following thirty to sixty days to maintain eligibility for or recipients of such benefits. Failing the secondary drug test results in ineligibility for benefit for a period of two years, and requires a mandatory drug test as part of a reapplication for benefits. Legislators shall be required to submit to drug testing. Any legislator who fails two consecutive drug tests must forfeit all pay and allowances.   §4-1-24 and §9-3-6 are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"Motion to discharge committee laid over on House Calendar (Roll Call 90)","last_action_date":"2010-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4482/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4482&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":63325,"bill_number":"HB4483","title":"Establishing a bill of rights for foster parents","description":"The purpose of this bill is add language to West Virginia Code to provide a bill of rights for foster parents. §49-2-12b is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4483/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4483&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":63326,"bill_number":"HB4484","title":"Relating to reinstating former chiefs of police to previously held positions within the paid police department","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate reinstatement of chiefs and deputy chiefs to previously held positions within the paid police department and to allow for the appointment of a deputy chief of police if city councils approve the position.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4484/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4484&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":63327,"bill_number":"HB4485","title":"Increasing the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fine for overtaking and passing a school bus stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging children.   The changes in this bill could be referred to as \"Haven's Law\".","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4485/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4485&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":63328,"bill_number":"HB4486","title":"Relating to tax tickets and other required notifications concerning property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requiring the sheriff to send tax tickets and other required notifications concerning property taxes to the occupants of those properties when the mailing address of a taxpayer differs from the mailing address of that property. Th bill protects purchasers on property through land sales contacts to be protected from the landowners who do not pay the required property taxes in a timely manner.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4486/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4486&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":63329,"bill_number":"HB4487","title":"Relating to the reporting of assaults, batteries and other incidents on school property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve security at state schools by requiring the reporting of assaults, batteries and other incidents on school property, during school hours or during school activities to the appropriate local juvenile authority. The bill will enable the county schools and juvenile probation officers to track and curb incidents of disruptive behavior of students. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4487/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4487&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":63330,"bill_number":"HB4488","title":"Prohibiting cloning human embryos in state medical schools, colleges or universities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit cloning human embryos in state medical schools, colleges or universities. The bill requires dismissal from employment for violation of its provisions. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4488/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4488&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":63331,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"The \"Corporal Menifee Carter Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR39/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":63332,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"The \"Ernie Wallace Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR40/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":63333,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"The \"Charley Meddings Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR41/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":63334,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"The \"Lance Corporal Samuel R. Drown Memorial Bridge, Killed in Action, Vietnam 1967\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR42/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":63335,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"The \"Perdue Brothers Memorial Bridge WWII Vets Walter, Riley, James, Norman, Omer, Earl\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-11","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR43/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":63336,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of rising taxes on real property","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR44/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":63337,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"The \"Robert L. McAtee, Sr. Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR45/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":63338,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"The \"Staff Sergeant Roger Lee Chambers Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR46/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":63339,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"The \"Childhood Cancer Survivor and Memorial Highway\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR47/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":63340,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the potential cost and benefit to the state of a reduction in state income taxes for state and federal retirees","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR48/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":63341,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to direct the Legislative Auditor to conduct an audit of the Child Protective Services Division","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR49/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69291,"bill_number":"HB4489","title":"Increasing the criminal penalties for overtaking or passing a school bus stopped for the purpose of receiving and discharging children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact \"Haven's Law\" by increasing the criminal penalties for overtaking or passing a school bus stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging children. The bill authorizes an educational campaign on school bus safety.    The also bill increases penalties for persons convicted of distributing drugs within one hundred feet of a school bus stop or on a school bus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4489/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4489&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":69292,"bill_number":"HB4490","title":"Requiring all state boards, commissions, committees or councils to be gender balanced and to have proportionate representation of minorities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all state boards, commissions, committees or councils to be gender balanced and to have proportionate representation of minorities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4490/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4490&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":69293,"bill_number":"HB4491","title":"Relating to the marking of traps","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   require a more durable affixation of trap markings  .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4491/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4491&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":69294,"bill_number":"HB4492","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":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4492/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4492&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":69295,"bill_number":"HB4493","title":"Authorizing rules for the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding Energy Savings Revolving Loan Fund Program and PROMISE scholarship program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a legislative rule for the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding the Energy and Water Savings Revolving Loan Fund Program.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4493/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4493&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":69296,"bill_number":"HB4494","title":"Allowing the Environmental Protection Advisory Council to review, adopt and eliminate rules exceeding applicable federal standards","description":"This bill shall allow the Environmental Protection Advisory Council to review, adopt, and eliminate rules exceeding applicable federal standards promulgated pursuant to this article, and otherwise grant this council mandatory rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4494/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4494&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":69297,"bill_number":"HB4495","title":"Relating to special demonstration professional development school projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Superintendent of Schools to report annually to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability regarding special demonstration professional development school projects and to specify certain types of information to be provided in the report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4495/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4495&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Meshea Poore"},
{"bill_id":69298,"bill_number":"HB4496","title":"Prohibiting bail bonding companies or bail bond enforcers from providing fiduciary bonds for estates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit   bail bonding companies or bail bond enforcers from providing fiduciary bonds for estates; and providing an exception.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4496/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4496&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Wooton"},
{"bill_id":69299,"bill_number":"HB4497","title":"Extending the maximum length of protective orders in domestic violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the maximum length of protective orders in domestic violence cases from one hundred eighty days to one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4497/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4497&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":69300,"bill_number":"HB4498","title":"Prohibiting smoking in the capitol building and all offices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit smoking throughout the capitol building. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4498/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4498&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":69301,"bill_number":"HB4499","title":"Raising the age of consent that a minor may refuse mental health treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the age of consent for refusal of mental health treatment from twelve to eighteen. The bill also clarifies that the state is not obligated to pay for voluntary hospitalizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4499/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4499&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":69302,"bill_number":"HB4500","title":"Redefining the term \"public record\" as it is used in the Freedom of Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redefine the term \"public record\" as it is used in the Freedom of Information Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4500/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4500&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":69303,"bill_number":"HB4501","title":"Permitting farm use vehicles to travel on public highways under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit farm use vehicles to travel on public highways to and from stockyards and farm supply stores that are within a fifty mile radius of the owner's farm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4501/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4501&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":69304,"bill_number":"HB4502","title":"Increasing the amount of net terminal income allocated to the Cultural Facilities and Capitol Resources Matching Grant Program Fund","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4502/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4502&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":69305,"bill_number":"HB4503","title":"West Virginia Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act","description":"The purpose of this bill   is to allow for a tax credit for coal companies that purchase innovative safety technology that is compiled by the Mine Safety Technology Task Force and approved by the Director of the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training. The bill   makes legislative findings and purpose and defines terms. The bill sets forth requirements for a list of approved innovative mine safety technology. The bill specifies the amount of tax credit allowed. The bill establishes the criteria for qualified investments. The bill specifies forfeiture of unused tax credits. The bill specifies treatment for transfer of certified eligible safety property to successors. The bill also sets forth requirements for identification of investment credit property. The bill prescribes treatment for failure to keep records of certified eligible safety property. The bill further sets forth tax credit review and accountability requirements and specifies the requirements for disclosure of tax credits. The bill grants rule- making authority. The bill also amends the duties of the Director of the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training   and amends the duties of the Mine Safety Technology Task Force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4503/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4503&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":69306,"bill_number":"HB4504","title":"Adopting the Uniform State Military Code of Justice into West Virginia law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Uniform State Military Code of Justice into West Virginia law. §15-1E-117, §15-1E-118, §15-1E-119, §15-1E-120, §15-1E-121, §15-1E-122, §15-1E-123, §15-1E-124, §15-1E-125 and §15-1E-126 are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.   §15-1E-1, §15-1E-2, §15-1E-3, §15-1E-4, §15-1E-5, §15-1E-6, §15-1E-7, §15-1E-8, §15-1E-9, §15-1E-10, §15-1E-11, §15-1E-12, §15- 1E-13, §15-1E-14, §15-1E-15, §15-1E-16, §15-1E-17, §15-1E-18, §15- 1E-19, §15-1E-20, §15-1E-21, §15-1E-22, §15-1E-23, §15-1E-24, §15- 1E-25, §15-1E-26, §15-1E-27, §15-1E-28, §15-1E-29, §15-1E-30, §15- 1E-31, §15-1E-32, §15-1E-33, §15-1E-34, §15-1E-35, §15-1E-36, §15- 1E-37, §15-1E-38, §15-1E-39, §15-1E-40, §15-1E-41, §15-1E-42, §15- 1E-43, §15-1E-44, §15-1E-45, §15-1E-46, §15-1E-47, §15-1E-47a, §15- 1E-48, §15-1E-49, §15-1E-50, §15-1E-51, §15-1E-52, §15-1E-53, §15- 1E-54, §15-1E-54a, §15-1E-55, §15-1E-55a, §15-1E-55b, §15-1E-56, §15-1E-57, §15-1E-58, §15-1E-59, §15-1E-60, §15-1E-61, §15-1E-62, §15-1E-63, §15-1E-64, §15-1E-65, §15-1E-66, §15-1E-67, §15-1E-68, §15-1E-69, §15-1E-70, §15-1E-70a, §15-1E-70b, §15-1E-71, §15-1E-72, §15-1E-73, §15-1E-74, §15-1E-75, §15-1E-76, §15-1E-77, §15-1E-78, §15-1E-79, §15-1E-80, §15-1E-81, §15-1E-82, §15-1E-83, §15-1E-84, §15-1E-85, §15-1E-86, §15-1E-87, §15-1E-88, §15-1E-89, §15-1E-90, §15-1E-91, §15-1E-92, §15-1E-93, §15-1E-94, §15-1E-95, §15-1E-96, §15-1E-97, §15-1E-98, §15-1E-99, §15-1E-100, §15-1E-101, §15-1E-102, §15-1E-103, §15-1E-104, §15-1E-104a, §15-1E-105, §15-1E-106, §15-1E-107, §15-1E-108, §15-1E-109, §15-1E-110, §15-1E-111, §15-1E-112, §15-1E-113, §15-1E-114, §15-1E-115 and §15-1E-116   have been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4504/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4504&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":69307,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the burden of taxes and fees imposed by the State of West Virginia upon the coal industry","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR50/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69308,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the pay rates of the coal mining industry to those of other states","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR51/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69309,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over certain powers","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR52/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69310,"bill_number":"HJR109","title":"Abolishing Personal and Corporate Income Tax Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to abolish personal and corporate income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR109/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=109&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69311,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Designating Monday, February 15, 2010, as \"Veterans Visibility Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR21/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69326,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Allowing audits published electronically with notice to proper authorities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow audits to be published electronically with notice thereof to the proper authorities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB573/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=573&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":69327,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Declaring December 7 special memorial day","description":"The purpose of this bill is make December 7 a special memorial day known as \"Pearl Harbor Day\" to honor all West Virginians who fought in World War II.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB574/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=574&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":69328,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Suspending driving, hunting and fishing licenses for failure to pay certain court costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give courts the discretion to extend the period for payment of   costs, fines, forfeitures, restitutions and/or penalties   before notifying the Division of Motor Vehicles that an obligor's driver's licenses should be suspended, and/or notifying the   Director of the Division of Natural Resources   that an obligor's hunting and/or fishing licenses should be suspended. The bill also limits the length of drivers' license suspensions based solely on failure to pay   costs, fines, forfeitures, restitutions and/or penalties   to ten years.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB575/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=575&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":69329,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Relating to public service districts' term appointments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require public service districts to obtain the support of the county commission for projects that require a certificate of public convenience and necessity before proceeding with the project.  It also provides that members serve at the will and pleasure of the governing body that appoints them.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB576/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=576&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":69330,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Clarifying definition of \"raffle\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is   to   clarify the intent of the Legislature   that   charitable raffles   are limited   to paper raffle   tickets and that   electronic or mechanical   raffle ticket   dispenser  s  ,   raffle ticket   reader  s   or other electronic or mechanical device of whatever design or function     shall not be used  .","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 171, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB577/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=577&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":69331,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Exempting motor vehicles used by DHHR from PSC jurisdiction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt motor vehicles used by the Department of Health and Human Resources from the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission. The bill provides that those vehicles are subject to the commission's safety and insurance requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB578/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=578&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":69332,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Increasing Health Information Network Board representation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the representation on the Health Information Network Board. It also provides that a quorum is a majority of the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB579/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=579&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":69333,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Providing full-time nursing educators certain tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to retain full-time nursing educators in the state by providing up to a $3,500 tax credit for full-time nursing faculty members. The bill sets forth the criteria for the credit. The bill also grants rulemaking authority to Tax Commissioner. The bill defining terms. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB580/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=580&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":69334,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Creating Primary Stroke Center Hospital Designation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate hospitals as primary stroke centers. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB581/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=581&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":69335,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Increasing time dependent may apply for certain workers compensation death benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase from one year to three years the time in which a dependent may apply for Workers Compensation death benefits where occupational pneumoconiosis is determined to be a cause of death","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB582/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=582&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":69336,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Expressing will of Legislature opposing Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR28/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69337,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge at Cyrus Creek Road, Cabell County, \"Glenn Holton Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"Recommitted to Transportation and Infrastructure on Unfinished Business","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR29/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69338,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Honoring Melquan Brown for saving life of Bridget Camp","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR22/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69339,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Designating February 15, 2010, \"Veterans Visibility Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR23/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69340,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Honoring WV World War II veterans","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR24/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69362,"bill_number":"HB4505","title":"Providing that Chapter 8A of the Code of West Virginia does not authorize an ordinance, rule or regulation preventing the complete use of natural resources by the owner outside of urban areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that Chapter 8A does not authorize an ordinance, rule or regulation preventing the complete use of natural resources by the owner outside of urban areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4505/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4505&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":69363,"bill_number":"HB4506","title":"Relating to the revocation of death benefits by divorce","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the revocation of death benefits upon the final order of divorce. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4506/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4506&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":69364,"bill_number":"HB4507","title":"Establishing procedures for appealing an adverse decision or action taken by a local board of health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish procedures for appealing an adverse decision or action taken by a local board of health or local health officer. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4507/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4507&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":69365,"bill_number":"HB4508","title":"Increasing the allowable expense that may be paid for the clean-up of real property damage by a meth lab","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the allowable expense under the Crime Victims Award Program that may be paid for the clean-up of real property damage by a methamphetamine laboratory from $5,000 to $10,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4508/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4508&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":69366,"bill_number":"HB4509","title":"Allowing audits to be published electronically","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow audits to be published electronically with notice thereof to the proper authorities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4509/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4509&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":69367,"bill_number":"HB4510","title":"Requiring all final actions by the Department of Environmental Protection regarding coal mine permits to be completed within six months","description":"This bill shall require all final actions by the Department of Environmental Protection regarding coal mine permits to be completed within six months after the applicant provides all information required for a final decision to be made on said application for a coal mining permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4510/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4510&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":69368,"bill_number":"HB4511","title":"Relating to the consumers sales and service tax exemption for sales of livestock","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify that, notwithstanding imposition of the sales tax on other sales of tangible personal property sold by a farmer or farmer's family member, the exemption for sales of livestock, poultry or other farm products in their original state that are sold by the producer or a member of the producer's immediate family will remain in effect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4511/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4511&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":69369,"bill_number":"HB4512","title":"Relating to school bus operators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the law regarding the certification testing of school bus operators, the wages of those engaged in the training of school bus operators and the definition of \"supervisor of transportation.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 67, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4512/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4512&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":69370,"bill_number":"HB4513","title":"Establishing requirements for Marcellus gas well operations use of water resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish requirements relating to water used in Marcellus gas well drilling operations. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4513/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4513&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":69371,"bill_number":"HB4514","title":"Eliminating the sales tax on food","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the sales tax on food by July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4514/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4514&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":69372,"bill_number":"HB4515","title":"Curtailing the serving of alcoholic beverages by licensed clubs as early as one A.M.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the authority to counties and municipalities to curtail the serving of alcoholic beverages by licensed clubs as early as one A.M. The bill also provides that those clubs that also hold video lottery licenses may continue to remain open for lottery patrons but must cease serving alcoholic liquors at 1 A.M.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4515/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4515&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":69373,"bill_number":"HB4516","title":"Requiring recipients of state assistance to show photo identification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require recipients of public assistance to show photo identification when receiving or using those benefits. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4516/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4516&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":69374,"bill_number":"HB4517","title":"Requiring that a person who is undergoing an abortion be offered the opportunity to view available ultrasound images of the fetus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a person who is undergoing an abortion be offered the opportunity to view available ultrasound images of the fetus before the performance of an abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4517/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4517&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":69375,"bill_number":"HB4518","title":"Relating to the Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the supervisory officers of the offices within the Department of Environmental Protection to monitor litigation challenging state statutes affecting the production of natural resources in West Virginia; and to report to the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Revenue, the Legislature and Governor every sixty days, with fiscal and budgetary analysis of the impact of any such litigation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4518/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4518&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":69376,"bill_number":"HB4519","title":"Requiring all of an established $11 million Racetrack Video Lottery Fund to be transferred into the Unredeemed Pari-Mutuel Tickets account for the payment of certain current and unpaid debt, etc...","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all of an established $11 million Racetrack Video Lottery Fund to be transferred into the existing West Virginia Racing Commission Special Account - Unredeemed Pari-Mutuel Tickets account to be used to pay certain current and unpaid debt payments. The bill also provides that when those debt obligations have been fully met all monies moneys deposited in the Video Lottery Fund will be used for the Workers' Compensation debt service until that debt is retired. The bill removes a provision concerning the Thoroughbred Development Fund. The bill eliminates a $200,000 annual payment for providing health and disability benefits to jockeys and their dependents and also eliminates an obsolete provision concerning a Special Trust Fund. The bill further provides that the Racing Commission may use current funds to pay previously incurred obligations. Additionally, the bill requires certain obligations be paid on a monthly basis and that certain receipts from all thoroughbred racetracks be divided on a pro rata basis between those racetracks. The bill modifies a current treasury account to include funds for greyhound adoption, spaying and neutering.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4519/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4519&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Terry Walker"},
{"bill_id":69377,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"The \"Fletcher Brothers Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR53/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69378,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"The \"William H. Sanders II Memorial Highway\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR54/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69379,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Designating February 16, 2010, as \"Corrections Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR22/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69422,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Updating references to Information Services and Communications Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change references to the Information Services and Communications Division to reflect the divisions consolidation with the Office of Technology.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB583/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=583&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":69423,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Relating to Center for Nursing's data collection policy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to detail the Center's data collection responsibilities and establish that data submitted to the Center is confidential. The bill further amends this section by deleting a statutory provision regarding establishment of a loan repayment program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB584/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=584&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":69424,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Relating to release requirements for liens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to: (1) Require lienholders to record a release in the county clerk's office within sixty days after the lien has been satisfied; and (2) Require that liens be removed from record upon satisfaction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB585/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=585&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":69425,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Requiring parental notice of certain school choice options","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate procedure as to when parents should be notified by county school boards of school choice options. Underachieving schools are required to notify parents of school choice options at the end of the school year for choices to be made for the next school year. For other situations, county boards are required to notify parents of school choice options not later than fourteen days prior to the beginning of the school year. Methods of notification are also provided.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB586/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=586&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":69426,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Relating to Board of Hearing-Aid Dealers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update laws concerning the Board of Hearing-Aid Dealers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB587/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=587&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":69427,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Clarifying responsibilities of Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Higher Education Policy Commission to review and approve academic programs, except doctoral programs, operating and capital budgets at all institutions under its jurisdiction; specify that tuition and fee increases at all institutions are subject to commission or council approval; clarify relationship of commission and governing boards of all institutions under its jurisdiction; extend certain powers and provide procedure for extending purchasing authority to certain governing boards; and repeal the sunset provision that would end a pilot investment program for Marshall University and West Virginia University on July 1, 2010. The bill also authorizes research and development agreements between governing boards of state institutions of higher education and affiliated corporations; provides legislative findings and purpose; establishes essential criteria affiliated corporations must meet; specifies method for selection of corporation members, chair, and executive director; specifies financial accountability and investment requirements; and conforms certain corporation reporting provisions to federal law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB588/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=588&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":69428,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Designating February 16, 2010, \"Corrections Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR25/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69429,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Designating February 16, 2010, \"West Virginia Human Resources Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR26/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69498,"bill_number":"HB4520","title":"Prohibiting healthcare providers from discriminating against or refusing treatment of a patient","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit healthcare providers from discriminating against or refusing treatment to persons based upon the manner by which they were injured. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4520/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4520&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":69499,"bill_number":"HB4521","title":"Creating a sales tax holiday for purchases of guns and ammunition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the purchase of firearms during the first weekend of October from the sales tax imposed by §11-15. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-03-20","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/2/10 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4521/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4521&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":69500,"bill_number":"HB4522","title":"Relating to prescribing regulations governing the advertising of alcoholic liquors and nonintoxicating beers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the commission to draft identical regulations for advertisements of alcoholic liquors and nonintoxicating beers contained within a bar or private club.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4522/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4522&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":69501,"bill_number":"HB4523","title":"Requiring applicants for, and holders of, licenses under the West Virginia Real Estate License Act to successfully pass criminal history record checks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require applicants for, and holders of, licenses under the West Virginia Real Estate License Act to successfully pass criminal history record checks. The bill grants the West Virginia Real Estate Commission with the authority to perform the criminal history record checks and requires the applicants and licensees to cover the costs of performing the criminal history record checks. The bill also provides rulemaking authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4523/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4523&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":69502,"bill_number":"HB4524","title":"Revising the definition of \"all-terrain vehicle\" and including a definition for utility terrain vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide uniformity in the definitions of all-terrain vehicles and to include a definition for recreational off-highway vehicles.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4524/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4524&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":69503,"bill_number":"HB4525","title":"Changing the composition, powers and responsibilities of the board of Coal Mine Health and Safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the composition of the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4525/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4525&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":69504,"bill_number":"HB4526","title":"Requiring the removal of ice and snow from vehicles before operating them on highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require ice and snow removal from vehicles before driving on highways. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4526/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4526&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":69505,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the efficiency and effectiveness of forensic services of West Virginia","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR55/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69506,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Erection of signs near Mahan and Oak Hill, in Fayette County, indicating the crossing of the 38th Parallel North in honor of the Veterans of the Korean War","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR56/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69507,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Requesting a study on improving the efficiency, focus and fairness of the system for holding school systems accountable for preparing students for the 21st Century economy","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-24","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR57/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69508,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Designating the annual observance of the week following Labor Day as Labor History Week","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR58/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69509,"bill_number":"HJR110","title":"Term Limitations Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to impose term limitations on legislators. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR110/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=110&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69709,"bill_number":"SB589","title":"Creating Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Intermediate Court of Appeals. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB589/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=589&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":69710,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Creating misdemeanor offense of child neglect with substantial risk of bodily injury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a misdemeanor for child neglect creating a substantial risk of bodily injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB598/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=598&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":69737,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Developing state coal educational campaign","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB590/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=590&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donald Caruth"},
{"bill_id":69738,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Changing Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety composition and duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the composition of the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB591/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=591&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":69739,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Restricting certain rehired state employees from previous benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict retired employees that are rehired from using their previous benefits. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB592/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=592&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":69740,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Relating to use of mineral rights to benefit state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to use of mineral rights to benefit state agencies, institutions or departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB593/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=593&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":69741,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Relating to powers, duties and responsibilities of Water Development Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the Water Development Authority with authority relating to the appointment of individuals to carry out the business of the authority.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB594/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=594&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":69742,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Extending vesting period for subdivision and land development plans","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB595/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=595&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":69743,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Exempting Adjutant General and National Guard from certain leasing and accounting requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the Adjutant General and the West Virginia National Guard from certain leasing and accounting requirements.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB596/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=596&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":69744,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Requiring women seeking abortion opportunity to see fetus ultrasound image","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a person who is undergoing an abortion be offered the opportunity to view available ultrasound images of the fetus before the performance of an abortion.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB597/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=597&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":69745,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Creating felony offense of reckless transfer of HIV or AIDS","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose felony criminal penalties upon persons who recklessly transfer the human immunodeficiency virus (\"HIV\") or the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (\"AIDS\") to another uninfected person. Under this bill, an HIV-positive or AIDS-positive individual is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for up to ten years, if such individual recklessly transfers body fluids to another uninfected individual with knowledge of his or her infection. It also provides that an individual who recklessly transfers either virus is not guilty of a felony if the transfer occurred through sexual activity between consenting adults, the risk of the activity was fully disclosed by the defendant, and the parties used an appropriate prophylactic device. §16-3C-10 is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB599/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=599&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":69746,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Wyoming County \"Hubert Cline Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR30/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":69747,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Recognizing Kids' Chance","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-17","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR27/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70151,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Setting salary range for Lottery Director and Adjutant General","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a salary range for the Director of the Lottery Commission, and to give the Governor the authority to determine the director's salary within that range.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB600/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=600&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":70152,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"Clarifying procedures for protection of burial sites","description":"The purpose of the bill is to preserve and protect family cemeteries by clarifying procedures for protection of graves and burial sites; and enhancing the opportunity for access to cemeteries on private land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB601/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=601&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":70153,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Repealing outdated and obsolete sections of tax code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal outdated and obsolete sections of the tax code.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-26","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB602/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=602&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":70154,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Requiring minimum level of health insurance plan coverage to out-of-network providers in certain situations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health insurance plans to provide at least eighty percent of the coverage to out-of- network providers that would be provided for services provided by an in-network provider for a given condition, treatment or procedure where there is no in-network provider with substantially similar training or experience with regard to the covered condition, treatment or procedure. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB603/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=603&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":70155,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"Extending mental hygiene procedures' sunset provision","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the sunset provision to 2012.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB604/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=604&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":70156,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Increasing nonintoxicating beer barrel tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer; and to require the increased moneys from this tax to be expended on alcohol and drug abuse programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB605/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=605&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":70157,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"Creating WV Ski Resort Industry Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Ski Resort Industry Commission to encourage and foster continued development of the state's ski resort industry. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB606/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=606&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":70158,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Adopting Uniform State Military Code of Justice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Uniform State Military Code of Justice into West Virginia law. §15-1E-117, §15-1E-118, §15-1E-119, §15-1E-120, §15-1E-121, §15-1E-122, §15-1E-123, §15-1E-124, §15-1E-125 and §15-1E-126 are new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.   §15-1E-1, §15-1E-2, §15-1E-3, §15-1E-4, §15-1E-5, §15-1E-6, §15-1E-7, §15-1E-8, §15-1E-9, §15-1E-10, §15-1E-11, §15-1E-12, §15- 1E-13, §15-1E-14, §15-1E-15, §15-1E-16, §15-1E-17, §15-1E-18, §15- 1E-19, §15-1E-20, §15-1E-21, §15-1E-22, §15-1E-23, §15-1E-24, §15- 1E-25, §15-1E-26, §15-1E-27, §15-1E-28, §15-1E-29, §15-1E-30, §15- 1E-31, §15-1E-32, §15-1E-33, §15-1E-34, §15-1E-35, §15-1E-36, §15- 1E-37, §15-1E-38, §15-1E-39, §15-1E-40, §15-1E-41, §15-1E-42, §15- 1E-43, §15-1E-44, §15-1E-45, §15-1E-46, §15-1E-47, §15-1E-47a, §15- 1E-48, §15-1E-49, §15-1E-50, §15-1E-51, §15-1E-52, §15-1E-53, §15- 1E-54, §15-1E-54a, §15-1E-55, §15-1E-55a, §15-1E-55b, §15-1E-56, §15-1E-57, §15-1E-58, §15-1E-59, §15-1E-60, §15-1E-61, §15-1E-62, §15-1E-63, §15-1E-64, §15-1E-65, §15-1E-66, §15-1E-67, §15-1E-68, §15-1E-69, §15-1E-70, §15-1E-70a, §15-1E-70b, §15-1E-71, §15-1E-72, §15-1E-73, §15-1E-74, §15-1E-75, §15-1E-76, §15-1E-77, §15-1E-78, §15-1E-79, §15-1E-80, §15-1E-81, §15-1E-82, §15-1E-83, §15-1E-84, §15-1E-85, §15-1E-86, §15-1E-87, §15-1E-88, §15-1E-89, §15-1E-90, §15-1E-91, §15-1E-92, §15-1E-93, §15-1E-94, §15-1E-95, §15-1E-96, §15-1E-97, §15-1E-98, §15-1E-99, §15-1E-100, §15-1E-101, §15-1E-102, §15-1E-103, §15-1E-104, §15-1E-104a, §15-1E-105, §15-1E-106, §15-1E- 107, §15-1E-108, §15-1E-109, §15-1E-110, §15-1E-111, §15-1E-112, §15-1E-113, §15-1E-114, §15-1E-115 and §15-1E-116   have been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB607/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=607&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":70159,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Authorizing county boards of education obtain central office administrator services under certain agreement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage and authorize county boards of education to obtain central office administrator services by agreement with regional education service agencies or other county boards; require county boards to consider a detailed written study of the feasibility of such an agreement and determine whether to obtain needed administrative services through such an agreement before posting notice of vacancy in a regular central office administrator position other than the position of superintendent; require the determination and the feasibility report to be submitted to the State Superintendent; prohibit the county board from posting the notice of vacancy without again making the determination if the State Superintendent finds that the prior determination was arbitrary and capricious; require a state board rule; and require report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB608/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=608&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":70160,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Increasing court reporter's page rates for typewritten transcripts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the page rates a court reporter is to receive for providing typewritten transcripts. The bill provides that those pay rates be increased from $2.85 per page to $3.25 per page for original transcripts and from $1.00 per page to $1.50 per page for copies of transcripts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB609/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=609&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":70161,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Extending statutory exemption to certain out-of-school time programs","description":"Extending statutory exemption to certain out-of-school time programs","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB610/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=610&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":70162,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Removing location requirement for certain higher education offices","description":"Removing location requirement for certain higher education offices","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 68, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB611/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=611&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":70163,"bill_number":"HB4527","title":"Limiting the liability of apiary owners and operators","description":null,"status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4527/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4527&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":70164,"bill_number":"HB4528","title":"Requiring the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute to develop a plan regarding neurodegenerative diseases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to position the state to be the national leader in research and development of treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Implementation is intended to benefit the health of our citizens, improve the economy and further academic excellence in the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4528/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4528&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":70165,"bill_number":"HB4529","title":"Repealing certain sections of the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal certain sections of the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4529/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4529&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":70166,"bill_number":"HB4530","title":"Permitting private clubs to purchase alcoholic liquors from retail liquor stores in any market zone in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit private clubs to  purchase alcoholic liquors from retail liquor stores in any market zone in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4530/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4530&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":70167,"bill_number":"HB4531","title":"Mandating that shackling of pregnant women who are incarcerated is not allowed except in extraordinary circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate that shackling of pregnant women who are incarcerated is not allowed except in extraordinary circumstances.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4531/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4531&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":70168,"bill_number":"HB4532","title":"Allowing the Division of Energy to develop an energy related public relations campaign focused on educating the Washington, D.C. area and the federal government about West Virginia coal","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4532/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4532&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":70169,"bill_number":"HB4533","title":"Relating to powers and duties of the State Board of Medicine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for Board of Medicine review of certain interpretations of medical practice guidelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4533/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4533&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":70170,"bill_number":"HB4534","title":"Increasing the criminal penalty for failing to stop and render aid after a motor vehicle accident; Erin's Law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the criminal penalty for failing to stop and render aid after a motor vehicle accident. The bill also names the code section \"Erin's Law.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4534/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4534&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":70171,"bill_number":"HB4535","title":"Repealing outdated and obsolete sections of the tax code","description":null,"status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4535/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4535&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":70172,"bill_number":"HB4536","title":"Allowing, under limited circumstances, a child under the age of fifteen years to hunt or take antlerless deer without first obtaining a certificate of training","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow, under limited circumstances, a child under the age of fifteen years to hunt or take antlerless deer without first obtaining a certificate of training.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4536/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4536&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":70173,"bill_number":"HB4537","title":"Creating a lifetime hunting license for nonresidents who are sixty-five years or older and who own real property in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a life-time hunting license for nonresidents who are sixty-five years or older and who own real property in the state. The bill grants the Director of the Division of Natural Resources rule-making authority. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4537/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4537&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":70174,"bill_number":"HB4538","title":"Eliminating charges by public utilities for meter reading and minimum bill fees","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4538/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4538&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":70175,"bill_number":"HB4539","title":"Prohibiting the reporting of credit scoring as a part of a credit report","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the reporting of credit scoring as a part of a credit report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4539/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4539&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":70176,"bill_number":"HB4540","title":"Requiring restoring or keeping intact scenic views by coal and timber operators operating in those areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require restoring or keeping intact scenic views by coal and timber operators operating in those areas. It allows residents to petition county commissions to revoke part of permits to enforce the intent of the statutes and requires the appropriate state agencies to cooperate in enforcing intent. §19-1B-15 and §22-3-33 are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4540/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4540&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":70177,"bill_number":"HB4541","title":"Authorizing circuit court judges and magistrates to utilize county or municipal jails to detain persons charged with a crime up to ninety-six hours, or, to confine persons convicted of a crime for not more than fourteen days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize circuit court judges and magistrates to detain persons charged with a crime up to ninety-six hours, or, to confine persons convicted of a crime for not more than fourteen days in county or municipal jails.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4541/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4541&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":70178,"bill_number":"HB4542","title":"Creating the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund","description":"This bill creates the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4542/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4542&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":70179,"bill_number":"HB4543","title":"Reimbursing teachers for recertification fees","description":"The purpose of the bill is to reimburse teachers for recertification with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4543/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4543&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":70180,"bill_number":"HB4544","title":"Community-Based Services Act","description":"The purpose of the bill is to ensure that the DHHR focuses on the home and community based services as they make plans for the elderly and people with disabilities.    This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4544/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4544&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":70181,"bill_number":"HB4545","title":"Drug Trafficking Registration Act","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4545/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4545&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":70182,"bill_number":"HB4546","title":"Relating to livestock in dire or extreme condition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for livestock that are in dire or extreme condition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4546/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4546&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":70183,"bill_number":"HB4547","title":"Coal-to-Liquid Act of 2010","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4547/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4547&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":70184,"bill_number":"HB4548","title":"Providing a personal income tax exemption for living organ donors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a personal income tax exemption for living organ donors. §11-21-12j is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4548/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4548&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":70185,"bill_number":"HB4549","title":"Relating to the sale of municipal public utility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that in the sale of a public utility by a municipality, the municipality shall receive at least fifty percent of the replacement costs for the utility in the sale.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4549/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4549&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":70186,"bill_number":"HB4550","title":"Requiring commissioners of the Public Service Commission to be elected","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the three commissioners of the Public Service Commission to be elected to six year terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4550/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4550&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":70187,"bill_number":"HB4551","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4551/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4551&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":70188,"bill_number":"HB4552","title":"Allowing any party in a bankruptcy proceeding to compel the bankruptcy trustee to disclose the exact disposition of any property and any compensation derived by the trustee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow any party in a bankruptcy proceeding to compel the trustee to disclose the exact disposition of any property by the trustee, as well as any compensation derived by the trustee in said proceeding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4552/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4552&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":70189,"bill_number":"HB4553","title":"Removing West Virginia University Institute of Technology from the merger with West Virginia University and returning it to its former status","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":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4553/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4553&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Louisos"},
{"bill_id":70190,"bill_number":"HB4554","title":"Establishing a barber apprenticeship program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a barber apprenticeship program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4554/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4554&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":70191,"bill_number":"HB4555","title":"Permitting persons with schizophrenic \"reality disorder\" two opportunities to sign a durable power of attorney","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit individuals with schizophrenic \"reality disorder,\" two opportunities to sign a durable power of attorney.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4555/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4555&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":70192,"bill_number":"HB4556","title":"Relating to an annual legislative audit of the Parkways Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Parkways Authority to provide a full financial accounting on an annual basis to the Legislative Auditor. The Legislative Auditor is required to audit the information provided and make copies available to the members of the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4556/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4556&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":70193,"bill_number":"HB4557","title":"Reviewing all of the Department of Health and Human Resources requests for proposals or change orders valued at over $500,000 prior to their release","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resource Accountability to review all of the Department of Health and Human Resources' RFPs and change orders on existing contracts valued at over $500,000.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-03-20","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/6/10","last_action_date":"2010-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4557/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4557&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":70194,"bill_number":"HB4558","title":"Making certain clarifications of the definition of the term employment as contained in this article","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4558/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4558&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":70195,"bill_number":"HB4559","title":"Relating to the requirements to be certified as a registered forester","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Board of Forestry to certify as a registered forester a person who completes a four-year degree program or masters degree program in forest management, accredited by the Society of American Foresters, or other accrediting body as determined by the board.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4559/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4559&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":70196,"bill_number":"HB4560","title":"Eliminating the agency of Insurance Commissioner","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4560/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4560&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":70197,"bill_number":"HB4561","title":"Adding an additional magistrate court clerk to Monongalia County","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4561/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4561&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":70198,"bill_number":"HB4562","title":"Encouraging and assisting persons diagnosed with schizophrenic reality disorder in designating a durable medical power of attorney","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage and assist persons diagnosed with schizophrenic reality disorder in designating a durable medical power of attorney to assist the patient in avoiding future involuntary commitments when the person becomes unstable.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4562/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4562&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":70199,"bill_number":"HB4563","title":"Extending the termination date of the modified mental hygiene procedures pilot project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the termination date of the modified mental hygiene procedures pilot project until June 30, 2012.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4563/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4563&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":70200,"bill_number":"HB4564","title":"Altering apportionment of the membership of the House of Delegates by adding a 59th delegate district consisting of portions of Mason and Putnam counties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter apportionment of the membership of the House of Delegates by adding a 59th delegate district consisting of portions of Mason and Putnam counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4564/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4564&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":70201,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Requesting that groups sponsoring legislative receptions during the regular session make an effort to schedule those events so as to minimize the impact on legislative business","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR59/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70202,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Requesting a study of the potential of state tax incentives to benefit employers who hire persons with criminal records","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR60/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70203,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Requesting a study of West Virginia's cemetery industry to determine whether oversight and regulation are needed to protect the public","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-08","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR61/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70204,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Requesting a study of the costs and benefits of the creation of an exemption for social security benefits regarding personal income taxes","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR62/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70205,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Recognizing Boy Scouts of America on its 100th anniversary","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR28/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70206,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Recognizing accomplishments of Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR29/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70207,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Recognizing Marion County native D. D. Meighen","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR30/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70208,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Recognizing WV Commission for Sesquicentennial of American Civil War","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR31/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70550,"bill_number":"HB4589","title":"Conforming article three of chapter three of the Code of West Virginia, to the requirements of the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act of 2009","description":"The purpose of this bill is conforming article three of chapter three of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, to the requirements of the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act of 2009.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4589/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4589&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":70551,"bill_number":"HB4590","title":"Bringing consistency of filing deadlines for all organizations filing annual reports with the Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring consistency of filing deadlines for all organizations filing annual reports with the Secretary of State and collection of e-mail addresses for informational notices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4590/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4590&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":70560,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Authorizing Governor certify certain capital improvement projects' lists","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB612/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=612&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":70561,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"Creating Facility Design-Build-Finance-Lease- Purchase Act","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB613/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=613&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":70562,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Relating to PSC approval of high voltage transmission line construction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to, during the Public Service Commission approval process of the construction of high voltage transmission lines: (1) Require the applicant to notify  all owners of surface real estate and operators of producing oil or gas wells that lie within one thousand feet of the center line on both sides of the proposed transmission line; and (2) Require the commission to act in the best interest of West Virginia customers to meet the present and future needs and reliability of service for West Virginia customers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB614/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=614&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":70563,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Regulating time to sell alcohol in private clubs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   regulate the time to sell alcohol in private clubs. The bill exempts race tracks from the private club requirements. The bill also authorizes certain counties and municipalities to designate an earlier time by ordinance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB615/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=615&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":70564,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"Relating to civil service for deputy sheriffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Civil Service Commission of each county to hear appeals from hearing boards; establishing time periods for the filing of answers and appeals; permitting all deputy sheriffs to perform police work in addition to their normal duties. The bill eliminates the authority of a county commission from approving the sheriff's plan regarding additional police work by deputy sheriffs. The bill eliminates written reprimands and transfers for purposes of punishment from the definition of \"punitive action\" as it applies to deputy sheriffs. The bill also permits a deputy sheriff to a hearing in front of a hearing board or the Deputy Sheriff's Civil Service Commission.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB616/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=616&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":70565,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Relating to mineral exploration or development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  authorize the exploration for or development of minerals by cotenants and their lessees and require payment to nonworking cotenants of their proportionate share of net proceeds. It also provides that cotenant mineral development is not waste and provides an action of account to allow the nonworking cotenant to recover his or her fair share of net proceeds.   This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB617/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=617&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":70566,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Relating to osteopathic physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the requirements for licensing of osteopathic physician assistants and the conditions under which osteopathic physician assistant may prescribe drugs, to parallel the requirements and conditions for physician assistants who are supervised by medical doctors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB618/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=618&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":70567,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"Providing for administrative determination of certain claims against state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for administrative determination of claims for $2,500 or less against the state by the Clerk of the Court of Claims, with the approval of the court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB619/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=619&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":70568,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Providing licensed appraisers certain forms from county assessor's office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give licensed appraisers access to PF-11 and PF-12 forms from the county assessors office.   §30-38-20 is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB620/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=620&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":70569,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"Allowing certain permit limits for dischargers located upstream of public water intakes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow permit limits based on a mixing zone for dischargers who own the nearest public water supply downstream.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB621/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=621&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":70570,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Relating to estate and trust administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make comprehensive revision to the state's trust laws by substantially enacting the Uniform Trust Code and integrating it into the existing statutes in West Virginia which deal with trusts. The Uniform Trust Code was adopted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and approved by the American Bar Association, the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, and the AARP and provides a comprehensive model for codifying the law of trusts. The original language of the Uniform Trust Code has been modified where necessary to conform to existing West Virginia practices and procedures. In order to eliminate confusion, clarifications have also been made where necessary to existing statutory provisions governing personal representatives of estates, who are also fiduciaries like trustees, and provisions governing trustees of real estate deeds of trust. The Uniform Trust Code would apply beginning July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB622/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=622&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":70571,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Conforming state requirements to Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act of 2009","description":"The purpose of this bill is conforming article three of chapter three of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, to the requirements of the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act of 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB623/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=623&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":70572,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"Relating to Secretary of State annual reports' filing deadlines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring consistency of filing deadlines for all organizations filing annual reports with the Secretary of State and collection of e-mail addresses for informational notices.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB624/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=624&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":70573,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Relating to teacher differential pay incentives","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give teachers a pay raise if they are hired in a documented area of shortage and/or high- poverty, high-minority area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB625/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=625&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":70574,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"Providing teacher's license eligibility requirements for alien residents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide eligibility for a license to teach in the public schools for candidates who are not United States citizens.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB626/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=626&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":70575,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"Increasing civil and criminal penalties for littering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase civil and criminal penalties for the crime of littering and to direct the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a state-wide litter reporting program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB627/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=627&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":70576,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"Phasing in increased property assessments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to phase in increased assessments on property that are twenty percent or more over the assessed values of the previous year. The phase-in period is three years with no more than thirty-five percent of the increased assessment due in each of the three years. The bill provides that this does not apply to improvements to the property that result in an increased assessment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB628/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=628&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":70577,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"Creating Equal Pay Coordinator within Governor's Office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an Equal Pay Coordinator within the Office of the Governor to coordinate and monitor efforts to achieve pay equity among state employees. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB629/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=629&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":70578,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"Creating WV Facility Lease-Purchase Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the \"West Virginia Facility Lease-Purchase Act. This bill institutes authorization, policies and procedures for the lease-purchase of public schools, as well as other buildings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB630/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=630&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":70579,"bill_number":"HB4565","title":"Providing guidelines for annual reporting by the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide guidelines for annual reporting by the Public Service Commission to ensure that it is providing economic benefit to West Virginia ratepayers and is fulfilling its mandates in an efficient manner. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4565/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4565&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":70580,"bill_number":"HB4566","title":"Providing guidelines for an appropriate relationship between oil and gas extractors and the owners of surface rights and mineral interests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide guidelines for an appropriate relationship between oil and gas extractors and the owners of surface rights and mineral interests. §37-16-1, §37-16-2, §37-16-3, §37-16-4, §37-16-5 and §37-16-6 are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4566/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4566&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":70581,"bill_number":"HB4567","title":"Repealing the authority to involuntary transfer employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the authority of department secretaries to involuntarily transfer employees. §5F-2-7 is repealed; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4567/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4567&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":70582,"bill_number":"HB4568","title":"Authorizing the use of additional medium for use in archiving government records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the use of additional medium for use in archiving government records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4568/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4568&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":70583,"bill_number":"HB4569","title":"Reviewing the rates of all stand alone rehabilitation hospitals and developing and implementing a rate methodology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to review the rates of all stand alone rehabilitation hospitals and develop and implement a rate methodology that limits excess revenue over expenses after taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4569/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4569&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sally Susman"},
{"bill_id":70584,"bill_number":"HB4570","title":"Relating to dedication of severance tax proceeds","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4570/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4570&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":70585,"bill_number":"HB4571","title":"Abortion Complication Reporting Act","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4571/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4571&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":70586,"bill_number":"HB4572","title":"Utilization of Unused Prescription Medications Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct the Department of Health and Human Resources and the state Board of Pharmacy to implement a pilot program through which unused prescription drugs, other than opiates, can be transferred from nursing home facilities to pharmacies owned by local health departments or county pharmacies for the purpose of distributing medication to indigent people. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4572/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4572&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":70587,"bill_number":"HB4573","title":"Exempting licensed surveyors from liability for defamation or slander of title when performing their professional duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt licensed surveyors from liability for defamation or slander of title when performing their professional duties. The bill also provides an exception in the case of malicious intent. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4573/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4573&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":70588,"bill_number":"HB4574","title":"Authorizing regional water authorities, regional wastewater authorities and regional water and wastewater authorities to provide for the joint maintenance of its participating public agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize regional water authorities, regional wastewater authorities and regional water and wastewater authorities to provide for the joint maintenance of its participating public agencies. The bill authorizes regional water authorities, regional wastewater authorities and regional water and wastewater authorities to own and merge with public service districts and municipalities. The bill extends service to unserved customers within its territory. The bill establishes an ordinance procedure for regional water authorities, regional wastewater authorities and regional water and wastewater authorities. The bill also provides for certain oversight of regional water and wastewater authorities by the Public Service Commission. The bill authorizes regional water and wastewater authorities to establish rates and charges, budgets, and audits. The bill authorizes certain public agencies and regional water and wastewater authorities to install related infrastructure equipment and defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4574/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4574&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":70589,"bill_number":"HB4575","title":"Exempting antique motor vehicles and antique motorcycles from taxable personal property","description":"This bill exempts from taxation motor vehicles which are more than twenty-five years old.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4575/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4575&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Porter"},
{"bill_id":70590,"bill_number":"HB4576","title":"Terminating tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike before 2020","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike by 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4576/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4576&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":70591,"bill_number":"HB4577","title":"Relating to elevator inspections and classifications of licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish four classes of licenses for elevator mechanics. The bill creates a license for employees of historic hotel resorts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 79, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4577/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4577&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":70592,"bill_number":"HB4578","title":"Providing that hearing examiners conducting state agency administrative hearings be selected from a panel of five","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that hearing examiners conducting state agency administrative hearings be selected from a panel of five hearing examiners by a process in which the state agency first strikes two hearing examiners and the respondent subsequently strikes two hearing examiners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4578/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4578&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":70593,"bill_number":"HB4579","title":"Relating to the school aid formula","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the school aid formula by reducing over two years from ninety percent to eighty percent, then to seventy percent the amount of the regular levy deducted from county boards of education for general current expense purposes by ensuring that improved instructional programs receive at least $33 million annually, by providing at least $5 million to the State Board of Education to assist low performing schools, by capturing moneys from declining enrollment and directing it to salaries of classroom teachers and service personnel and by requiring at least $8 million in annual appropriations for alternative education programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4579/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4579&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":70594,"bill_number":"HB4580","title":"Establishing a returnable beverage container deposit program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a program to recycle beverage containers and reduce litter. The bill requires the use of returnable containers for many beverages and requires the use of a five 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":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4580/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4580&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":70595,"bill_number":"HB4581","title":"Requiring insurance coverage of spouses and dependents for pregnancy and contraceptive services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   require insurance coverage of spouses and dependents for pregnancy and contraceptive services.     §5-16-7f, §33-15-22, §33-16-18 and §33-16D-17   are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4581/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4581&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":70596,"bill_number":"HB4582","title":"Creating reciprocity for West Virginia small, women and minority-owned businesses who receive such preferences in other states","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create reciprocity for West Virginia small, women and minority-owned businesses who receive such preferences in other states.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 169, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4582/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4582&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":70597,"bill_number":"HB4583","title":"Permitting municipalities and counties to use proceeds from the hotel occupancy tax to fund public libraries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit municipalities and counties to use proceeds from the hotel occupancy tax to fund public libraries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4583/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4583&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":70598,"bill_number":"HB4584","title":"Tolling the statute of limitations against all tortfeasors upon filing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the number of defendants named in the beginning of a lawsuit by tolling the statute of limitations against all tortfeasors upon filing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4584/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4584&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":70599,"bill_number":"HB4585","title":"Creating a tax credit for hiring veterans of the United States Military","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4585/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4585&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":70600,"bill_number":"HB4586","title":"Providing a $1,200 cost of living adjustment to all eligible state employees and retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $1,200 cost of living adjustment to all eligible state employees and retirees. §5-5-7, §5-10-22k and §18-7A-26v are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4586/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4586&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":70601,"bill_number":"HB4587","title":"Freezing PEIA employee premiums for three years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to freeze PEIA employee premiums for three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4587/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4587&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":70602,"bill_number":"HB4588","title":"Creating the 2010 West Virginia Job Promotion, Evaluation and Reporting Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the 2010 West Virginia Job Promotion, Evaluation and Reporting Act. It states legislative findings and requires the West Virginia Development Office to make a complete evaluation of job promotion programs and a report on remaining stimulus funds under the \"American Recovery and Reinvestment Act\"; and requiring recommendations for new transparency and accountability requirements for job promotion programs to be made to the Joint Committee on Finance and Administration on or before August 15, 2010. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4588/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4588&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":70603,"bill_number":"HB4591","title":"Requiring health insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4591/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4591&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":70604,"bill_number":"HB4592","title":"Relating to volunteer and part volunteer fire companies and departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide procedures for reallocating moneys received by a volunteer fire department from the Municipal Pensions and Protection Fund or the Fire Protection Fund when the volunteer fire department does not comply with certain fiscal reporting requirements or has received a cease and desist order to stop operations from the State Fire Marshal after decertification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4592/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4592&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":70605,"bill_number":"HB4593","title":"Relating to high school graduation improvement","description":null,"status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 63, Acts, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4593/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4593&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Stowers"},
{"bill_id":70606,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"The \"John W. Blue Memorial Highway\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR63/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70607,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"The \"Delmar L. Parrish Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR64/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70608,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"The \"Sloan Brother's Highway\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR65/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70609,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Commemorating the passing of CW4 Brent Cole, patriot, pilot, husband, father, soldier, proud West Virginian and true American hero","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR66/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70610,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"The \"Purple Heart Trail\" in Taylor County","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR67/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70611,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"Designating the annual observance of the week following the Veterans' Day Holiday as Veterans' History Week","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR68/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70612,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study tourism industry development","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR31/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70613,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study nonnarcotic pain treatment","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR32/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70614,"bill_number":"SJR12","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Bond Forfeiture Amendment","description":"The purpose of this amendment is to appropriate funds from forfeited bonds in criminal cases to the county commission of the county in which the bonds were forfeited.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR12/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70615,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Recognizing WV Higher Education Advisory Council of Faculty","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR32/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":70616,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Designating February 19, 2010, \"Higher Education Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR33/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":71925,"bill_number":"SB631","title":"Updating process for adopting textbooks and other instructional material","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the process for the adoption of textbooks and other instructional material and technologies to enable county boards more flexibility in adopting vendor updated print and electronic instructional resources. The bill updates terms and the process for approval and adoption of instructional resources in public schools and replaces the terms \"textbooks,\" \"instructional materials\" and \"learning technologies\" with \"instructional resources.\" The bill also modifies affected code provisions accordingly, provides approval for adoption cycles and listing of instructional resources on the state multiple list. The bill requires a method for review and adding new and substantially revised resources to the multiple list. The bill provides for county waivers of adoption cycles and a method for counties to select new or different resource before end of a contract period. The bill provides a method for vendor update of resources and revises the bidding, selection and approval process. The bill permits the multiple list to be published in an electronic format. The bill requires contracts to be filed pursuant to the state board process and provides for review of electronic instructional resources. The bill provides for RESA level selection teams and ensures equity of access to electronic instructional resources for all students.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 57, Acts, Regular Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB631/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=631&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":71926,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Dedicating portion of severance tax revenue to counties and municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to defray the costs to counties and municipalities for the expense of transporting citizens to Washington, D.C. for a pro-coal rally held on May 9, 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB632/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=632&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":71927,"bill_number":"SB633","title":"Depositing public funds into certain federally insured accounts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable counties, municipalities, the state and county boards of education to deposit public funds into deposit accounts that are swept periodically into multiple federally insured deposit accounts through a deposit placement program, without providing a bond. §7-6-2a is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB633/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=633&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":71928,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Permitting political action committees receive contributions from certain membership organization funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit political action committees to receive contributions from a separate segregated fund of a membership organizations. The bill also establishes a $1,000 per election limit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB634/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=634&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71929,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"Requiring State Fire Commission approve certain county and municipal fire ordinances and regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   require approval of certain county and municipal fire ordinances and regulations by the West Virginia State Fire Commission.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB635/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=635&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":71930,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"Reconstituting Commission to Study Residential Placement of Children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   reconstitute the Commission to Study Residential Placement of Children  .","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB636/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=636&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":71931,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"Allowing county board of education enter into certain lease-purchase agreement","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to allowing a county board of education to enter into a lease-purchase agreement for land, buildings and equipment  .      This section   is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB637/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=637&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":71932,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Creating WV Religious Restoration Freedom Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent government sponsored interference with a West Virginian's guaranteed freedom of religion. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB638/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=638&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71933,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Establishing Oral Health Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Oral Health Pilot Program in the Mid-Ohio Valley Region. The bill makes legislative findings and creates the pilot program for two years. The bill funds the program in the amount of $100,000 per year. The bill sets forth the services to be provided, the fees to be paid to participating dentists and the fees for clients. The bill requires reports be filed to the Governor and the Legislature. The bill also defines terms. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB639/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=639&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":71934,"bill_number":"SB640","title":"Relating to certain utility taxpayers' tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a different procedure for determining the credit for utility taxpayers with net operating loss carryovers relating to the corporation net income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB640/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=640&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":71935,"bill_number":"SB641","title":"Providing excise tax on utility transfers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an excise tax on transfers of utilities. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB641/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=641&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71936,"bill_number":"SB642","title":"Permitting unlicensed personnel to administer medications in certain circumstances","description":"Permitting unlicensed personnel to administer medications in certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB642/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=642&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":71937,"bill_number":"SB643","title":"Creating temporary natural gas resources transportation road system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the natural gas resources transportation road system and to regulate the transportation of equipment and materials on those roads. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB643/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=643&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71938,"bill_number":"SB644","title":"Establishing workers' compensation risk pools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize political subdivisions to establish risk pools to insure their workers' compensation risks, permit the Insurance Commissioner to disapprove such risk pools if rules have not been made effective and authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate emergency rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB644/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=644&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":71939,"bill_number":"SB645","title":"Creating Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and provide structures and standards for a New Intermediate Court of Appeals. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB645/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=645&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71940,"bill_number":"SB646","title":"Providing certain criminal sentences run concurrently","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that criminal sentences of imprisonment may run concurrently or consecutively. The bill also provides that sentences are to run concurrently unless a court orders or a statute requires otherwise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB646/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=646&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71941,"bill_number":"SB647","title":"Compensating Attorney General's services at panel attorneys' rate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize compensation for services of the Attorney General at the same rate as panel attorneys representing criminal defendants to be paid from the Crime Victims Compensation Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB647/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=647&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71942,"bill_number":"SB648","title":"Repealing outdated and obsolete sections of education code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal outdated and obsolete sections of the education code.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB648/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=648&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":71943,"bill_number":"SB649","title":"Establishing motor vehicle search criteria","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. §§62-1A-10 and 62-1A-11 are new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB649/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=649&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":71944,"bill_number":"SB650","title":"Developing caseload standards for DHHR program areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to propose rules for legislative approval on or before June 30, 2010, to establish caseload standards for the program areas within the department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB650/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=650&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71945,"bill_number":"SB651","title":"Providing state bid preference for certain current license or permit holders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a preference for current license or permit holders in obtaining bids under state programs offering them to match the bids submitted by newcomers. §5A-3-37b is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-03-25","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/25/10 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB651/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=651&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71946,"bill_number":"SB652","title":"Extending workers' compensation benefits for certain crime victim-related mental illnesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to is allow payment of workers compensation benefits for mental illness when a person becomes ill after being a victim of a crime.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB652/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=652&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71947,"bill_number":"SB653","title":"Allowing court discretion for habitual offender sentencing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give sentencing courts discretion in determining sentences for habitual offenders.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB653/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=653&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71948,"bill_number":"SB654","title":"Authorizing tax credit for teachers for certain out-of-pocket school supply expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a tax credit, not to exceed $200, for teachers for out of pocket school supplies. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB654/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=654&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":71949,"bill_number":"SB655","title":"Prohibiting changing existing underground coal slurry injection permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit new permits or modifications and renewals of existing permits for the underground injection of coal slurry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB655/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=655&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":71950,"bill_number":"SB656","title":"Relating to special rates for energy-intensive industrial electric power consumers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for special rates for energy intensive industrial consumers of electric power. The bill sets forth legislative findings on energy intensive industrial consumers of electric power and defines certain terms. The bill authorizes the Public Service Commission to establish special rates for energy intensive industrial consumers of electric power. The bill sets forth factors that the Public Service Commission may take into consideration in establishing special rates for energy intensive industrial consumers of electric power, in addition to factors that may already be considered by the Public Service Commission in its rate setting process and authorizes the commission to adopt mechanisms reasonably designed to assure appropriate flexibility and predictability of special rates. The bill establishes procedures for application to the Public Service Commission for a special rate, sets forth data and information to be included in an application for a special rate and establishes qualifications for eligibility for a special rate. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB656/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=656&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":71951,"bill_number":"SB657","title":"Creating WV Traumatic Brain Injury Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a funding source and programs for persons with traumatic brain injury.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB657/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=657&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":71952,"bill_number":"SB658","title":"Establishing water resources' use requirements for certain gas well operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish reporting requirements relating to water used in Marcellus shale gas well drilling operations. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB658/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=658&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":71953,"bill_number":"SB659","title":"Permitting in-state tuition and fee rates for certain military dependents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for resident tuition rates and eligibility for state funded student financial aid, grants and scholarships for a limited duration for children of certain military personnel indicating an intent to establish residency in West Virginia and meeting certain other requirements.    §18B-10-1d is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB659/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=659&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":71954,"bill_number":"SB660","title":"Protecting consumers from state of emergency-related price gouging","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the procedure for consumer protection from price gouging during or shortly after the declaration of a state of emergency and the preemptions provisions of this article.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB660/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=660&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":71955,"bill_number":"SB661","title":"Providing funds for TechConnectWV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide funding for TechConnectWV so that it will enable TechConnectWV to encourage technology based economic development. TechConnectWV will be required to meet certain benchmarks in order for it to receive future funding. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB661/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=661&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":71956,"bill_number":"SB662","title":"Providing funds to allow Tamarack Foundation to become private entity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide funding for the Tamarack Foundation so that it can sustain itself as a private entity. The Tamarack Foundation will be required to meet certain benchmarks in order for it to receive future funding. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB662/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=662&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":71957,"bill_number":"SB663","title":"Initiating Healthy Lifestyles Restaurant Calorie Posting Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to initiate the Healthy Lifestyles Restaurant Calorie Posting Program, to require restaurants to participate in this program and will benefit from the marketing of this program through state agencies. §5-1E-6 is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB663/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=663&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":71958,"bill_number":"SB664","title":"Relating to duties of protected person's guardian","description":"The purpose of this bill is to more specifically address the social needs of the protected person with regard to visits with friends and family. It requires the guardian to arrange for, and report on, social activities and visits with friends or family, and allows the court or Mental Hygiene Commissioner to intervene and order otherwise if the guardian's actions are not within the best interests of the protected person.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB664/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=664&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":71959,"bill_number":"SB665","title":"Transferring certain Health Care Authority's duties to Insurance Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer from the Health Care Authority to the Insurance Commissioner certain duties regarding the creation of uniform health care forms and to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to develop an all-payer database and to collaborate with the health and human resources secretary in managing and analyzing health care data.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB665/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=665&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":71960,"bill_number":"SB666","title":"Transferring state agency workers' compensation programs' duties to Insurance Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to delegate to the Insurance Commissioner the responsibility for managing workers' programs of all state agencies.      This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB666/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=666&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":71961,"bill_number":"SB667","title":"Reducing total number of video lottery terminals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the total number of video lottery terminals which may be placed in restricted access adult-only facilities in this state from 9,000 to 7,500 nine thousand to seven thousand five hundred.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB667/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=667&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":71962,"bill_number":"SB668","title":"Relating to surface landowner's rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide guidelines for an appropriate relationship between oil and gas extractors and the owners of surface rights and mineral interests. §37-16-1, §37-16-2, §37-16-3, §37-16-4, §37-16-5 and §37-16-6 are new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB668/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=668&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":71963,"bill_number":"SB669","title":"Allowing municipalities to operate teen courts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow municipalities to operate teen courts.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB669/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=669&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71964,"bill_number":"SB670","title":"Requiring political subdivisions give preference to certain resident vendors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require political subdivisions of the state and county boards of education to give preference to resident vendors and vendors employing state residents. The bill also lowers certain four-year requirements to one year and eliminates certain two year requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB670/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=670&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":71965,"bill_number":"SB671","title":"Relating to products' reliability claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify the learned intermediary doctrine, which recognizes: (1) That prescribing physicians are in a superior position to impart drug warning to patients and provide independent medical decisions as to whether use of the drug is appropriate for treatment of a particular patient; (2) that drug manufacturers lack effective means to communicate directly with each patient; and (3) that imposing a duty to warn upon drug manufacturers would unduly interfere with the physician-patient relationship. This section is new, therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB671/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=671&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":71966,"bill_number":"SB672","title":"Revising Health Care Authority's powers and duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the position of Executive Director of the Health Care Authority to act as the administrative head of the agency; to change the number and make-up of the board of directors and to clarify their powers and duties; to require that the members of the board of the West Virginia Health Care Authority be employed on a part time basis and that the compensation for board members be set in statute; to eliminate rate review from the Health Care Authority powers and duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB672/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=672&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":71967,"bill_number":"SB673","title":"Raising sheriffs' salaries","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB673/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=673&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":71968,"bill_number":"SB674","title":"Relating to certain firefighters workers' compensation claims","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB674/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=674&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71969,"bill_number":"SB675","title":"Requiring local labor for certain public construction projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require local labor for public construction projects by reducing the dollar amount of the applicable construction project to $500,000 and reducing the amount of miles for the local labor market to fifty miles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB675/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=675&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71970,"bill_number":"SB676","title":"Exempting licensed surveyors from liability for defamation or slander of title","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt licensed surveyors from liability for defamation or slander of title when performing their professional duties. The bill also provides an exception in the case of malicious intent. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB676/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=676&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":71971,"bill_number":"SB677","title":"Creating county boards of education school calendar committees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require each county board of education to create a county school calendar committee; require the committee to develop multiple school calendar options for presentation to all employees for vote; and require the generation of new calendar options if the county board or state board rejects the selected calendar and require the process to continue until a school calendar is approved by the county board and state board. §18-5-45a is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"Recommitted to Education on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB677/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=677&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":71972,"bill_number":"SB678","title":"Developing statewide mental hygiene petition evaluation and adjudication system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to delete language allowing a county commission to reimburse a mental health care facility for security services for the period of time a person is at the hospital prior to the determination of mental competence or incompetence. The bill further provides that the President of the West Virginia Sheriffs' Association, along with the Supreme Court of Appeals and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources shall develop and propose a statewide system for evaluation and adjudication of mental hygiene petitions. The bill further provides that the Department of Health and Human Resources shall reimburse the county commission for direct deposit into the Sheriff's budget all other expenses incurred in the hearings conducted under the provisions of the article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB678/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=678&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":71973,"bill_number":"SB679","title":"Requiring nonprofit organizations disclose unemployment compensation coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require nonprofit organizations to disclose to employees on the date of hire whether the employment is subject to unemployment compensation coverage. §21A-5-21 is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB679/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=679&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":71974,"bill_number":"SB680","title":"Requiring rules for management of concussion and head injury in youth sports","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to propose legislative rules concerning the management of concussions and head injuries in youth sports.   This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB680/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=680&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":71975,"bill_number":"SB681","title":"Requiring yearly evaluations of certain professional school personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that evaluations of certain professional personnel be on an annual basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB681/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=681&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":71976,"bill_number":"SB682","title":"Updating surveyor terminology and plat preparation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace archaic terminology for surveyors and to eliminate the need for engineers to prepare certain plats.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB682/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=682&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":71977,"bill_number":"SB683","title":"Proposing rule for alternative principal certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is   to direct the state board to propose a legislative rule for alternative principal certification, and to outline the m  inimum requirements for the certification program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB683/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=683&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":71978,"bill_number":"SB684","title":"Relating to Department of Education school intervention","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the Department of Education to intervene in a more timely fashion to assist a school to improve before more substantive interventions could ensue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB684/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=684&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":71979,"bill_number":"SB685","title":"Updating election code language","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring older contradicting language still remaining in the code into conformity with §3-2- 5(b)(3) and to reestablish a definition for \"independent voter\" as the presently cited definition is no longer in the code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB685/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=685&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71980,"bill_number":"SB686","title":"Relating to public charter schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is   to allow county boards of education to authorize the creation of new public charter schools and the conversion of public schools to public charter schools under certain conditions; set forth which laws and rules apply to public charter schools and which do not; require a governing body to be established for each public charter school; require teachers and service personnel to receive the same pay as other teachers and service personnel in the county and to receive the same benefits; authorize merit pay for teachers based on a career ladder concept; require student transportation to be provided by agreement with the county board; give preferred status solely for the purposes of applying for a position in a regular public school to certain public charter school personnel who are deselected or resign; require the selection of a public charter school principal by the county board of education initially, but thereafter providing for selection and deselection only upon the recommendation of the governing body to the board; require the creation of an advisory group to make recommendations to the principal for the selection and deselection of teachers; require the county board of education to select and deselect personnel based on the public charter school principal's request; and requiring evaluations of public charter schools. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"Recommitted to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2010-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB686/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=686&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":71981,"bill_number":"SB687","title":"Authorizing county commission member act as nonvoting member of PSD board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a county commission member to act as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of its public service district board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB687/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=687&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":71982,"bill_number":"SB688","title":"Appraising certain rental housing property for ad valorem property tax purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the method of appraising certain affordable multifamily rental property for property tax assessment purposes This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB688/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=688&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":71983,"bill_number":"SB689","title":"Relating to agreement among states to elect president by national popular vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enter West Virginia into an interstate compact known as the Agreement Among the states to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. Under the compact, the state agrees to award its electoral votes to the presidential ticket that receives the most popular votes in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The compact goes into effect when states cumulatively possessing a majority of the electoral votes have joined the compact. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB689/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=689&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71984,"bill_number":"SB690","title":"Relating to liquor sampling on Class A retail licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill all relates to allowing Class A retail licenses or freestanding liquor retail outlets the ability to conduct responsible liquor sampling events on days of the week, other than Sunday.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB690/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=690&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edwin Bowman"},
{"bill_id":71985,"bill_number":"SB691","title":"Allowing certain traffic law photo-monitoring device use","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":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB691/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=691&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":71986,"bill_number":"SB692","title":"Relating to corporate political accountability","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB692/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=692&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71987,"bill_number":"SB693","title":"Relating to regulation and control of elections","description":"This bill modifies the definition of \"express advocacy\" to make it consistent with recent U.S. Supreme Court holdings. The bill also increases the number of persons who must receive a broadcast or nonbroadcast communication naming a clearly identified candidate before it can be considered as an electioneering communication. Finally, consistent with recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent, the bill repeals the ban on corporate independent expenditures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB693/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=693&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":71988,"bill_number":"SB694","title":"Requiring more information annually from PSC regarding utilities service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require greater information to be submitted by the Public Service Commission annually regarding the quality of service provided by utilities and persons subject to its jurisdiction, and to require incumbent local exchange carriers to achieve certain levels of advanced services availability within the state by July 1, 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB694/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=694&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy White"},
{"bill_id":71989,"bill_number":"HB4594","title":"Providing that the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission to regulate railroads terminates July 1, 2011, and transferring this authority to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4594/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4594&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":71990,"bill_number":"HB4595","title":"Relating to the minimum salaries of teachers based on years experience and level of education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a five percent increase in teacher's salaries for each of the following school years, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and also to add pay increment categories for teachers with BA +30, +45 and Master's +60.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4595/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4595&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":71991,"bill_number":"HB4596","title":"Removing the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health from professional licensure boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the Commissioner for the Bureau for Public Health from professional licensure boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4596/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4596&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":71992,"bill_number":"HB4597","title":"Creating the Northern Panhandle Child Advocacy Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Northern Panhandle Child Advocacy Commission. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4597/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4597&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":71993,"bill_number":"HB4598","title":"Relating to filing a memorandum of deed of trust in lieu of a deed of trust","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for recording memorandums of deeds of trust.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4598/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4598&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":71994,"bill_number":"HB4599","title":"Requiring that when a controlled substance is dispensed by mail or delivery service the recipient of the controlled substance be over eighteen years of age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that when a controlled substance is dispensed by mail or delivery service, the person accepting delivery of the controlled substance must be eighteen years of age or older, must present government issued identification, and must sign a receipt indicating acceptance of the controlled substance. §60A-3-309 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4599/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4599&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":71995,"bill_number":"HB4600","title":"Allowing the West Virginia University Board of Governors to participate in the Public Employees Insurance Agency Insurance Program or another insurance program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the West Virginia University Board of Governors to participate in the Public Employees Insurance Agency Insurance Program; another third-party insurance program; or, in the alternative, the boards may separately self-insure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4600/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4600&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":71996,"bill_number":"HB4601","title":"Relating to the method of appraising certain affordable multifamily rental housing property for ad valorem property tax purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the method of appraising certain affordable multifamily rental property for property tax assessment purposes This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4601/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4601&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":71997,"bill_number":"HB4602","title":"Defining the responsibilities of school athletic directors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the responsibilities of the high school athletic directors.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"On 3rd reading with right to amend, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4602/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4602&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":71998,"bill_number":"HB4603","title":"Creating a pilot program for incarceration and treating low risk inmates who are disabled or impaired","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a pilot program for the housing and treatment of low risk inmates who are disabled or impaired as a result of a medical, physical or mental disease or condition to lessen the cost of care for the prisoners at little to no risk to the public. §25-1-23 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4603/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4603&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":71999,"bill_number":"HB4604","title":"Increasing the criminal penalties for persons who obstruct, flee from or make false statements to law-enforcement officers","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4604/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4604&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":72000,"bill_number":"HB4605","title":"Establishing that the environmental regulation of business activities performed within the state is not subject to federal regulation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that the environmental regulation of business activities performed within the state is not subject to federal regulation. The bill excepts goods or services procured by the Federal Government or by one of its contractors. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4605/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4605&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":72001,"bill_number":"HB4606","title":"Providing a different procedure for determining the credit for utility taxpayers with net operating loss carryovers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a different procedure for determining the credit for utility taxpayers with net operating loss carryovers relating to the corporation net income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4606/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4606&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":72002,"bill_number":"HB4607","title":"Establishing the Oral Health Pilot Program in the Mid-Ohio Valley Region","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Oral Health Pilot Program in the Mid-Ohio Valley Region. The bill makes legislative findings and creates the pilot program for two years. The bill funds the program in the amount of $100,000 per year. The bill sets forth the services to be provided, the fees to be paid to participating dentists and the fees for clients. The bill requires reports be filed to the Governor and the Legislature. The bill also defines terms. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4607/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4607&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":72003,"bill_number":"HB4608","title":"Relating to the employment and compensation of school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase service personnel salaries by five percent for each of the next three years and to rectify inequities in the salary schedule and pay grades for service personnel by upgrading the pay grade of cooks and custodians and adding pay grades to the bus operator classification. The bill also clarifies when aides should be considered supervisory employees for purposes of receiving pay at a higher pay grade and provides that classroom aides in kindergarten classrooms which have more pupils than the maximum pupil/teacher ratio receive additional compensation as to professional personnel in said classrooms and to allow service personnel to retain their seniority for purposes of reduction in force when they move from one classification to another.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4608/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4608&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":72004,"bill_number":"HB4609","title":"Exempting veterans' organizations from consumers sales and service tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt veterans' organizations which are exempt from income taxation by virtue of Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(19), from consumers sales and service tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4609/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4609&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":72005,"bill_number":"HB4610","title":"Establishing a funding source and programs for persons with traumatic brain injury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a funding source and programs for persons with traumatic brain injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4610/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4610&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":72006,"bill_number":"HB4611","title":"Abolishing joint liability and establishing the principle of comparative fault","description":"The purpose of this bill is to   abolish joint liability and establish the principle of comparative fault by which each defendant is liable for damages according to the percentage of fault attributed by a judge or jury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4611/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4611&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":72007,"bill_number":"HB4612","title":"Relating to imposing a severance tax on the generation of wind power into a renewable energy resource","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a severance tax on the generation of wind power into a renewable energy resource at rate of $4 for every megawatt-hour; creating the \"Clean Coal Technology Research Fund\"; dedicating the tax proceeds to be expended on clean coal technology research; and authorizing the Division of Natural Resources, with oversight from the West Virginia clean coal technology council, to expend these proceeds with legislative approval. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4612/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4612&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":72008,"bill_number":"HB4613","title":"Permitting unlicensed personnel to administer medications in certain circumstances","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4613/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4613&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":72009,"bill_number":"HB4614","title":"Providing an excise tax on transfers of utilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an excise tax on transfers of utilities. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4614/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4614&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":72010,"bill_number":"HB4615","title":"Authorizing political subdivisions to establish risk pools to insure their workers' compensation risks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize political subdivisions to establish risk pools to insure their workers' compensation risks, permit the Insurance Commissioner to disapprove such risk pools if rules have not been made effective and authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate emergency rules.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4615/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4615&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":72011,"bill_number":"HB4616","title":"Creating the temporary natural gas resources transportation road system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the natural gas resources transportation road system and to regulate the transportation of equipment and materials on those roads. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4616/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4616&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":72012,"bill_number":"HB4617","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority to enter into certain compacts with other toll road authorities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new certificate of inspection with a parkway fee, and to authorize the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority to enter into compacts with other toll road authorities or state departments of motor vehicles with respect to assessment of fees for traversing the West Virginia Turnpike.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4617/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4617&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":72013,"bill_number":"HB4618","title":"Requiring greater information to be submitted by the Public Service Commission annually regarding the quality of service provided by utilities and persons subject to its jurisdiction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require greater information to be submitted by the Public Service Commission annually regarding the quality of service provided by utilities and persons subject to its jurisdiction, and to require incumbent local exchange carriers to achieve certain levels of advanced services availability within the state by July 1, 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4618/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4618&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":72014,"bill_number":"HB4619","title":"Authorizing a new court to be known as the Intermediate Court of Appeals and delineating the structure and duties thereof","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and provide structures and standards for a New Intermediate Court of Appeals. The article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4619/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4619&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":72015,"bill_number":"HB4620","title":"Requiring that cutter heads, long wall shears and other mining machines automatically shut-off when the methane level reaches one percent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require cutter heads, long wall shears, and other mining machines to automatically shut-off when the methane level reaches one percent to further protect health and well-being of our states miners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4620/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4620&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":72016,"bill_number":"HB4621","title":"Repealing the 80-20 requirements for payment of 20% of the aggregate premium by active employees, to prevent premium increases unless there is an increase in salary or pensions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the 80-20 eighty- twenty requirements for payment of 20% twenty per cent of the aggregate premium by active employees, to prevent premium increases unless there is an increase in salary or pensions, and to increase the amount that PEIA can have in their Reserve Fund from 15% to 30% fifteen percent to thirty per cent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4621/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4621&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":72017,"bill_number":"HB4622","title":"Revising, consolidating and codifying the laws relating to 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":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4622/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4622&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":72018,"bill_number":"HB4623","title":"Adding six additional members to the Equal Pay Commission, three from the House of Delegates and three from the Senate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add two additional members to the Equal Pay Commission, one from the House of Delegates and one from the Senate. The bill would increase the number of members from seven to nine.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4623/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4623&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":72019,"bill_number":"HB4624","title":"Creating the \"Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act.\" The bill makes legislative findings, sets forth labeling requirements regarding the sale of foods containing genetically engineered materials or foods produced with genetically engineered materials. The bill also provides for exceptions, testing, civil penalties and civil suits by the Commissioner of Agriculture and suits by citizens. The bill further defines terms and provides rulemaking authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4624/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4624&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":72020,"bill_number":"HB4625","title":"Creating the \"Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act.\" The bill makes legislative findings. The bill establishes liability for injuries arising from the release of genetically engineered organisms into the environment and that liability is nonwaivable. The bill also defines a term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4625/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4625&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":72021,"bill_number":"HB4626","title":"Creating the \"Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act.\" The bill makes legislative findings, sets forth information requirements regarding the sale of genetically engineered seeds, plants and animals, identifies certain contractual provisions to be against public policy and prevents noncompetitive practices involving technology fees. The bill also sets forth measures to be taken to avoid cross pollination of genetically engineered plants and seeds and requires genetically engineered seeds to be so labeled. The bill further prohibits loan discrimination. Also, the bill provides for civil and citizen suits. The bill defines terms and provides rulemaking authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4626/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4626&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":72022,"bill_number":"HB4627","title":"Requiring an automatic home confinement sentence for certain nonviolent misdemeanors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an automatic home incarceration sentence for nonviolent misdemeanor crimes. It also provides that moneys from the special fund may be used for community corrections programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4627/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4627&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":72023,"bill_number":"HB4628","title":"Mandatory funding of community corrections programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the community corrections programs throughout the state by increasing the funding for such programs. It further provides that offenders convicted of the crimes of shoplifting and petit larceny be placed in community corrections programs, as well as offenders convicted of first offense possession of marijuana to be placed in community corrections programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4628/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4628&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":72024,"bill_number":"HB4629","title":"Relating generally to wine and excluding wine from the definitions of alcoholic liquor and intoxicating liquor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude wine from the definition of alcoholic or intoxicating liquor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4629/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4629&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":72025,"bill_number":"HB4630","title":"Relating to refunding of appraisal fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adapt state law to fit with federal law and not require brokers to refund payment of fees to third-party appraisers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4630/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4630&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":72026,"bill_number":"HB4631","title":"Relating to redemption or repayment of PROMISE scholarship funds when a student drops or withdraws from classes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the Higher Education Policy Commission rule-making authority to redeem or secure repayment of PROMISE scholarship funds from students who withdraw or drop classes. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4631/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4631&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":72027,"bill_number":"HB4632","title":"Bringing older contradicting language still remaining in the code into conformity with §3-2-5(b)(3) and reestablishing a definition for \"independent voter\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring older contradicting language still remaining in the code into conformity with §3-2- 5(b)(3) and to reestablish a definition for \"independent voter\" as the presently cited definition is no longer in the code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4632/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4632&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":72028,"bill_number":"HB4633","title":"Permitting a medical services provider under certain circumstances to inspect certain confidential information concerning controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit medical services providers who prescribe or dispense more than a forty-eight hour dosage of a Schedule II, III or IV controlled substance in an outpatient setting to have access to inspect certain confidential information on controlled substances that is required to be kept by the State Board of Pharmacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4633/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4633&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":72029,"bill_number":"HB4634","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\" or \"spelunking\" as a recreational purpose and activity for which a landowner's liability for injury is limited.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4634/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4634&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":72030,"bill_number":"HB4635","title":"Relating to the Fire Prevention and Control Act","description":"The purpose of this is to provide that all fire alarm systems, including all components, shall be electronically supervised. It provides the exception that existing lodging and rooming houses as defined by the State Fire Code, 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":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4635/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4635&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":72031,"bill_number":"HB4636","title":"Relating to the process of incorporation, and clarifying the requirements of that process","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove a Latin phrase and replace it with the translated English phrase to allow the reader to better understand the code requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4636/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4636&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":72032,"bill_number":"HB4637","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":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4637/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4637&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":72033,"bill_number":"HB4638","title":"Relating to air pollution control","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. The bill creates the \"Low Emission Vehicle Act.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4638/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4638&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":72034,"bill_number":"HB4639","title":"Providing for the payment of unemployment compensation when a person misses work due to domestic violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the payment of unemployment compensation when a person misses work due to domestic violence. The bill provides that the employer is not chargeable for benefits paid when the worker is unable to work due to domestic violence but that the benefits are paid from the General Unemployment Compensation Fund  .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4639/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4639&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":72035,"bill_number":"HB4640","title":"Initiating the Healthy Lifestyles Restaurant Calorie Posting Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to initiate the Healthy Lifestyles Restaurant Calorie Posting Program, to require restaurants to participate in this program and will benefit from the marketing of this program through state agencies.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4640/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4640&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":72036,"bill_number":"HB4641","title":"Permitting the state to opt out of a federal statute that would otherwise not allow a state resident who has been convicted of a felony involving a controlled substance from receiving certain benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the state to opt out of a federal statute that would otherwise not allow an individual living in the state who has been convicted of a felony involving a controlled substance from receiving certain benefits provided by the Social Security Act and the Food Stamp Act. §9-5-21 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4641/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4641&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":72037,"bill_number":"HB4642","title":"Relating to the agreement among states to elect the president by national popular vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enter West Virginia into an interstate compact known as the Agreement Among the states to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. Under the compact, the state agrees to award its electoral votes to the presidential ticket that receives the most popular votes in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The compact goes into effect when states cumulatively possessing a majority of the electoral votes have joined the compact. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4642/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4642&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":72038,"bill_number":"HB4643","title":"Authorizing the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a limited number of license plates to County Prosecutors for use on vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a limited number of license plates to County Prosecutors for use on vehicles used by investigators to conduct undercover operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4643/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4643&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":72039,"bill_number":"HB4644","title":"Providing a $5000 salary increase to social workers employed by the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $5000 salary increase to social workers employed by the Department of Health and Human Resources. §9-2-6b is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4644/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4644&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":72040,"bill_number":"HB4645","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require implementation of the 1987 WV Occupational Safety and Health Act by requiring the development of standards and legislative rules by June 30, 2010. The bill repeals the WV OSHA Commission. Rule-making authority of the commission is transferred to the Commissioner of Labor who shall enforce the provisions of the act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4645/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4645&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":72041,"bill_number":"HB4646","title":"Relating to corporate political accountability","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4646/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4646&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":72042,"bill_number":"HB4647","title":"Relating to the regulation and control of elections","description":"This bill modifies the definition of \"express advocacy\" to make it consistent with recent U.S. Supreme Court holdings. The bill also increases the number of persons who must receive a broadcast or nonbroadcast communication naming a clearly identified candidate before it can be considered as an electioneering communication. Finally, consistent with recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent, the bill repeals the ban on corporate independent expenditures.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2010-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4647/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4647&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":72043,"bill_number":"HB4648","title":"Providing guidelines for an independent audit of the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Service Commission to provide a full financial accounting on an annual basis to the Legislature via the mechanism of an independent audit. §24-11-1 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4648/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4648&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":72044,"bill_number":"HB4649","title":"Relating to health care forms and data","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer from the Health Care Authority to the Insurance Commissioner certain duties regarding the creation of uniform health care forms and to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to develop an all-payer database and to collaborate with the health and human resources secretary in managing and analyzing health care data.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4649/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4649&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":72045,"bill_number":"HB4650","title":"Allowing the school building authority to designate money for the building of playgrounds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to allow playgrounds to be funded as part of projects considered by the school building authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4650/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4650&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":72046,"bill_number":"HB4651","title":"Permitting surface owners to purchase the mineral interests that lay below the property when the mineral interest becomes subject to a tax lien","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit surface owners to purchase the mineral interests that lay below the property when the mineral interest becomes subject to a tax lien. The bill provides that the price to substitute the surface owner for the tax lien purchaser would be twice the amount owed by the mineral interest owner. The bill sets forth the procedure for clerks and deputy commissioners and establishes a nonrefundable $20 administrative fee to be paid by surface owners. The bill provides a procedure if more than one surface owner desires to purchase the delinquent mineral interest. The bill modifies the notices to redeem that are sent to property owners by identifying the additional rights available to surface owners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4651/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4651&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":72047,"bill_number":"HB4652","title":"Establishing a school calendar committee for each county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a school calendar committee in each county comprised of proportional representation of teachers, administrators and service personnel to prepare school calendar options selection by a county-wide vote of the employees. The committee is to be chaired by a representative of the county superintendent. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-04-07","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/7/10 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4652/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4652&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":72048,"bill_number":"HB4653","title":"Requiring elementary students to have access to a certified library media specialist, art specialist, music specialist and physical education specialist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require elementary students to have access to a certified library media specialist, art specialist, music specialist and physical education specialist at least twice a week. §18-2-7d is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4653/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4653&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":72049,"bill_number":"HB4654","title":"Limiting storage of methyl isocyanate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the likelihood of the creation of a major public health hazard associated with a leak arising from the use and storage of methyl isocyanate in industrial manufacturing operations. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4654/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4654&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":72050,"bill_number":"HB4655","title":"Relating to when notices of termination of an employment contract with school personnel, notices of transfer of school personnel and notices to probationary personnel of rehiring or nonrehiring are to be given","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change dates relating to when notices of termination of an employment contract with school personnel, notices of transfer of school personnel and notices to probationary personnel of rehiring or nonrehiring are to be given.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4655/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4655&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":72051,"bill_number":"HB4656","title":"Enabling counties, municipalities, the state and county boards of education to deposit public funds into deposit accounts that are swept periodically into multiple federally insured deposit accounts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable counties, municipalities, the state and county boards of education to deposit public funds into deposit accounts that are swept periodically into multiple federally insured deposit accounts through a deposit placement program, without providing a bond.     §7-6-2a   is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4656/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4656&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":72052,"bill_number":"HB4657","title":"Relating to workers' compensation programs of state agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to delegate to the Insurance Commissioner the responsibility for managing workers' programs of all state agencies.      This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4657/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4657&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":72053,"bill_number":"HB4658","title":"Capping the Medical Services Trust Fund and redirecting excess funding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the amount of money that can be carried forward in the Medical Services Trust Fund in a calendar year to $300 million and to direct excess dollars to critical health care needs in the state through appropriation by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4658/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4658&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":72054,"bill_number":"HB4659","title":"Relating to the designation of a primary guardian for a minor child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the age at which a minor may nominate a guardian, from fourteen to sixteen and to expand the period of consideration regarding the parents' comparative caretaking and other parenting responsibilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4659/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4659&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":72055,"bill_number":"HB4660","title":"Setting forth disability benefits for employees that receive a foreseeable injury in an inherently dangerous function required by their employer but outside scope of employment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to setting forth disability benefits for employees that receive a foreseeable injury in an inherently dangerous function required by their employer but outside scope of employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4660/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4660&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":72056,"bill_number":"HB4661","title":"Relating to registration of state-owned or leased cellular phones","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require registration of state owned cellular phones and mobile communications devices with the national Wireless Amber Alert Initiative. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4661/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4661&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":72057,"bill_number":"HB4662","title":"Permitting a retired law-enforcement officer to be employed by a county board of education as a resource prevention officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a retired law- enforcement officer to be employed by a county board of education as a resource prevention officer in public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4662/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4662&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":72058,"bill_number":"HB4663","title":"Extending the time for certain members to purchase additional service credit for service in the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the time for certain members of the Teachers Retirement System to purchase full credit for service in the Teachers Defined Contribution System.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4663/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4663&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sharon Spencer"},
{"bill_id":72059,"bill_number":"HB4664","title":"Relating to required mediation in consumer protection matters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require mediation in consumer protection matters. It further provides the tolling of the statute of limitations during mediation and providing time frames for commencement of mediation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4664/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4664&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Alex Shook"},
{"bill_id":72060,"bill_number":"HB4665","title":"Relating to special rates for energy intensive industrial consumers of electric power","description":null,"status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4665/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4665&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":72061,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Requesting a study on the establishment of a codified Food Council","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR69/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72062,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"The\"Jerry Alan Jones Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR70/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72063,"bill_number":"HJR111","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. Underscoring indicates new language that would be added to the present Constitution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR111/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=111&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72064,"bill_number":"HJR112","title":"Biennial Budget Amendment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Legislature to adopt a biennial budget and alternating the length of legislative sessions every other year from sixty-day sessions to thirty-day sessions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR112/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=112&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72065,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge over Peters Creek, Nicholas County, \"Homer J. Summers Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR33/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72066,"bill_number":"SJR13","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 and to provide that nothing in the Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR13/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72067,"bill_number":"SJR14","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Marriage Protection Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia that only a union between man and woman is valid or recognized as marriage in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR14/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72068,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR34/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72210,"bill_number":"SB695","title":"Relating to dog and cat rabies' vaccination","description":"Relating to dog and cat rabies' vaccination","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB695/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=695&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":72211,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"\"PFC Roger Lee Byus Memorial Bridge, Killed in Action, Vietnam 1969\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR71/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72212,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Designating February 23, 2010, as \"Community Action Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR23/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72213,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Wayne County \"Perdue Brothers Memorial Bridge WWII Veterans Walter, Riley, James, Norman, Omer, Earl\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"Recommitted to Transportation and Infrastructure on Unfinished Business","last_action_date":"2010-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR34/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72214,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Mingo County \"Virgil and Marcella Faye Marcum Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR35/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72215,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Boone County \"Kevin Lee Ball Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2010-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR36/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72216,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study DOH's county highway allocation formula for resources and money","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study DOH's county highway allocation formula for resources and money","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR37/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72217,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study alternative fuels and vehicular energy consumption","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR38/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72218,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study tobacco-related tax uses","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR39/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72219,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Designating February 23, 2010, \"Community Action Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR35/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72220,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Designating February 23, 2010, \"West Virginia University and West Virginia University Extension Service Day\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR36/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72221,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Memorializing life of Fred Schaus","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR37/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72222,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Recognizing WV Communication Outreach of Jefferson County","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR38/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72234,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Commemorating City of Ranson's Centennial","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR39/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72357,"bill_number":"HB4666","title":"Establishing a grant program for substance abuse prevention","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a funding methodology to provide substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services in the state and to create a special revenue fund. This is a new article; therefore, underscoring has been included.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-03-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4666/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4666&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":72358,"bill_number":"HB4667","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to maintain school bus turnarounds in the state","description":"The Purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Highways to maintain school bus turnarounds in the state. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-03","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2010-03-04","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4667/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4667&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":72359,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"The \"Glenn Holton Memorial Bridge\"","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR72/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=72&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":72361,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Requesting a study of the use of independent third party peer review in the informal dispute resolution process for nursing homes","description":null,"status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-08","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR74/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=74&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72362,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study inclement weather effects on roads and highways","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study inclement weather effects on roads and highways","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR40/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":72363,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Authorizing issuance of revenue bonds to provide capital improvements for state colleges and universities","description":"Authorizing issuance of revenue bonds to provide capital improvements for state colleges and universities","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR41/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":72546,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Congratulating Grafton Boys' Cross Country team on winning 2009 Class A-AA state championship","description":null,"status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-02-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR40/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":76840,"bill_number":"SCR85","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study updating article one provisions regarding chapter thirty boards","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study updating article one provisions","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR85/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=85&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":76841,"bill_number":"SCR86","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study DNR Parks and Recreation section deferred maintenance, profitability and recommended facility closures","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Fiannce study deferred maintenance, profitability and recommended facility closures","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-03-13","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR86/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=86&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":86758,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Providing state bid preference for certain current license or permit holders","description":"Providing state bid preference for certain current license or permit holders","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2010-03-25","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/25/10 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2010-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB651/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=651&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Melvin Kessler"},
{"bill_id":191045,"bill_number":"HR1866","title":"","description":null,"status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Introduced","last_action_date":null,"committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR1866/2010","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=RS&input4=1866&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":415418,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"United States Senatorial succession","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify when a special election is required to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate, in light of the Seventeenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which requires the popular election of U.S. Senators. It authorizes the Legislature to provide the Governor with the power to make temporary appointments and authorizes the Governor to issue a writ of election to fill any such vacancy as required by law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-07-30","last_action":"Chapter 11, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB201/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415424,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Supplemental, Secretary of State","description":"Supplemental, Secretary of State","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-07-30","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB202/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415434,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Relating to investments by Marshall and WVU","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the sunset provision to allow the continued investment of funds in the nonprofit foundations of Marshall University and West Virginia University.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-07-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB203/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415439,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Creating a compulsory comprehensive health screening for public school students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a   compulsory comprehensive health screening for students entering public school for the first time in this state and students entering third grade, sixth grade and ninth grade  .","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB204/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415445,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Relating to improving schools and school districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the improvement of schools and school districts through a number of strategies. The bill will require improvement plans to plan for early warnings and intervention, updates high quality education standards, requires the state annual performance measures to account for growth over the previous year, narrows deadlines for improvement of low performance in schools, authorizes the district-wide transfer of principals in school systems in low-performing counties under certain circumstances, establishes a program to assist in the improvement of low-performing counties, and increases the required graduation rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-07-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB205/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415452,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Encouraging teacher collaboration through the establishment of alternative school-level decision-making bodies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage teacher collaboration through the establishment of alternative school-level decision-making bodies. The bill creates a process for schools to apply to the state board to create collaborative teams or augment existing collaborative teams by replacing the three existing teams required by state board rule. The bill also requires the state board to study all currently required school committees and teams and to report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability and the Joint Standing Committee on Education.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB206/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=206&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415457,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Providing alternative certification for principals and providing alternative certification programs for teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide alternative certification for principals and to allow approved education providers to provide alternative certification programs for teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-07-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB207/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=207&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415467,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Relating to the evaluation of professional personnel in the public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for annual evaluations of professional personnel in schools.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB208/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=208&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415470,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Establishing pilot programs for increasing academic achievement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish pilot programs for increasing academic achievement. One pilot program requires the state superintendent to establish a special community development school pilot program for implementation in a public school with significant enrollments of disadvantaged, minority and underachieving students for the purpose of developing and implementing strategies that can be replicated. Other pilot programs are required that provide additional monetary payments to teachers, principals and assistant principals based on certain circumstances such as employment in a school that is low performing, high poverty or high minority and other circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-07-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB209/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=209&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415482,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Providing uniformity in alternative schools and requiring a pilot program that will allow alternative schools in elementary and middle schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide uniformity in alternative schools and to require a pilot program that will allow alternative schools in elementary and middle schools.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB210/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=210&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415486,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Allowing more counties to apply to participate in the military and overseas voting pilot program for the 2010 general election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow more counties to apply to participate in the military and overseas voting pilot program for the 2010 general election.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-07-30","last_action":"Chapter 9, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB211/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415494,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Removing the sunset provision regarding family court appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the sunset provision regarding family court appeals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-07-30","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB212/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=212&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415499,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Supplemental appropriation to the State Department of Education, elementary/middle alternative schools","description":"Supplemental appropriation to the State Department of Education, elementary/middle alternative schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-07-19","last_action":"Passed over","last_action_date":"2010-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB213/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=213&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":415505,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Supplemental appropriation to various departments","description":"Supplemental appropriation to various departments","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-07-30","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB214/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=214&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":415514,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Supplemental appropriation to Education and the Arts, Environmental Protection and Insurance Commissioner","description":"Supplemental appropriation to Education and the Arts, Environmental Protection and Insurance Commissioner","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-07-30","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB215/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=215&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":415521,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Supplementing and amending an item of existing appropriation from the State Fund, General Revenue, to the Governor's Office Civil Contingent Fund","description":"Supplementing and amending an item of existing appropriation from the State Fund, General Revenue, to the Governor's Office Civil Contingent Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-07-30","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB216/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=216&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":415526,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable David Martin Baker, former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, former Presiding Judge of the West Virginia Court of Claims, civic leader and distinguished West Virginian","description":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable David Martin Baker, former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, former Presiding Judge of the West Virginia Court of Claims, civic leader and distinguished West Virginian","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-07-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR202/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=2X&input4=202&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415534,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"Filling of vacancies in office of U. S. Senator","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify when a special election is required to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate, in light of the Seventeenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which requires the popular election of U.S. Senators. It authorizes the Legislature to provide the Governor with the power to make temporary appointments and authorizes the Governor to issue a writ of election to fill any such vacancy as required by law.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-07-16","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2001/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2001&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415541,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"Creating new item of appropriation to Secretary of State for special election","description":"Creating new item of appropriation to Secretary of State for special election","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-07-15","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-07-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2002/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2002&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415547,"bill_number":"SB2003","title":"Extending sunset provision relating to foundation investments by MU and WVU","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the sunset provision to allow the continued investment of funds in the nonprofit foundations of Marshall University and West Virginia University.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-07-30","last_action":"Chapter 10, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2003/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2003&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415558,"bill_number":"SB2004","title":"Relating to compulsory comprehensive health screens for students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a   compulsory comprehensive health screening for students entering public school for the first time in this state and students entering third grade, sixth grade and ninth grade  .","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-07-18","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2010-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2004/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2004&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415563,"bill_number":"SB2005","title":"Relating to improving performance of schools and school districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the improvement of schools and school districts through a number of strategies. The bill will require improvement plans to plan for early warnings and intervention, updates high quality education standards, requires the state annual performance measures to account for growth over the previous year, narrows deadlines for improvement of low performance in schools, authorizes the district-wide transfer of principals in school systems in low-performing counties under certain circumstances, establishes a program to assist in the improvement of low-performing counties, and increases the required graduation rate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-07-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2005/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2005&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415569,"bill_number":"SB2006","title":"Relating to school committees and school teams","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage teacher collaboration through the establishment of alternative school-level decision-making bodies. The bill creates a process for schools to apply to the state board to create collaborative teams or augment existing collaborative teams by replacing the three existing teams required by state board rule. The bill also requires the state board to study all currently required school committees and teams and to report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability and the Joint Standing Committee on Education.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-07-30","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2006/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2006&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415576,"bill_number":"SB2007","title":"Relating to alternative training and certification of principals and teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide alternative certification for principals and to allow approved education providers to provide alternative certification programs for teachers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-07-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2007/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2007&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415581,"bill_number":"SB2008","title":"Relating to annual professional personnel evaluations in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for annual evaluations of professional personnel in schools.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-07-18","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2010-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2008/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2008&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415588,"bill_number":"SB2009","title":"Relating to pilot programs to increase academic achievement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish pilot programs for increasing academic achievement. One pilot program requires the state superintendent to establish a special community development school pilot program for implementation in a public school with significant enrollments of disadvantaged, minority and underachieving students for the purpose of developing and implementing strategies that can be replicated. Other pilot programs are required that provide additional monetary payments to teachers, principals and assistant principals based on certain circumstances such as employment in a school that is low performing, high poverty or high minority and other circumstances.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-07-30","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2009/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2009&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415595,"bill_number":"SB2010","title":"Relating to pilot programs for alternative schools in elementary and middle schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide uniformity in alternative schools and to require a pilot program that will allow alternative schools in elementary and middle schools.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-07-30","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2010/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2010&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415606,"bill_number":"SB2011","title":"Amending deadlines relating to participation in Uniformed Services and Overseas Voter Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow more counties to apply to participate in the military and overseas voting pilot program for the 2010 general election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-07-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2011/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2011&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415611,"bill_number":"SB2012","title":"Removing sunset provisions regarding family court appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the sunset provision regarding family court appeals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-07-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2010-07-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2012/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2012&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415616,"bill_number":"SB2013","title":"Making supplementary appropriation from General Revenue to various accounts","description":"Making supplementary appropriation from General Revenue to various accounts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-07-19","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2013/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2013&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415625,"bill_number":"SB2014","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to various accounts","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to various accounts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-07-19","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2014/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2014&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415632,"bill_number":"SB2015","title":"Creating new item of appropriation to State Department of Education for elementary and middle alternative schools","description":"Creating new item of appropriation to State Department of Education for elementary and middle alternative schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-07-19","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2010-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2015/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2015&year=2010&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415636,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate has assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate has assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-07-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR201/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=2X&input4=201&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":415646,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-07-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR202/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=2X&input4=202&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":415653,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-07-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR203/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=2X&input4=203&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":415661,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-07-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR204/2010/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=2X&input4=204&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":415668,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Penalties and punishment for knowingly soliciting, persuading, encouraging or enticing a firearm or ammunition dealer or private seller to violate firearm laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit and punish anyone, aside from law-enforcement officers, from knowingly soliciting, persuading, encouraging or enticing a firearm or ammunition dealer or private seller to violate firearm laws.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB101/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415673,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Renaming \"mentally retarded\" and \"mental retardation\" to \"intellectually disabled\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove references to \"mentally retarded\" and \"mental retardation\" in health care-related legislation and replace those references with \"intellectually disabled,\" \"individual with an intellectual disability\" and \"intellectual disability.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB102/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415680,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Renaming conservation officers as natural resources police officers, chief conservation officer as chief natural resources police officer and clarifying the effect of nomenclature changes on pensions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rename conservation officers as natural resources police officers, to rename the chief conservation officer as the chief natural resources police officer and to clarify that certain provisions of the West Virginia Code are inapplicable to the pensions of natural resource police officers paid through the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB103/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415690,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Creation of Charter Innovation Zone 2.0 Schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of Charter Innovation Zone 2.0 Schools. These public schools have site-based governance and autonomy over decisions including, but not limited to, matters concerning finance, staff selection, scheduling, curriculum and instruction. The bill sets forth the application, approval and funding of such schools. The bill also creates the Charter Innovation Zone 2.0 Schools Commission to assist the state board in reviewing applications. The bill provides for admissions and enrollment criteria for schools and requires school districts to provide information regarding the schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-05-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB104/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415697,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Salary supplements for teachers and principals in schools with high poverty or high minority student populations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate certain salary supplements for teachers and principals employed in schools with a student population that is high poverty or high minority and for teachers teaching in a documented area of shortage in schools with a student population that is high poverty or high minority. The bill also authorizes monetary incentives for teachers and principals whose students meet goals for student growth during the previous school year. The bill also authorizes county boards to provide additional supplements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-05-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB105/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415701,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Compulsory comprehensive health screening for students entering public school for the first time in this state and students entering third, sixth and ninth grades","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require compulsory comprehensive health screening for students entering public school for the first time in this state and students entering third, sixth and ninth grades. Use of developmental screening for determination of advanced abilities is eliminated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"Committed to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2010-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB106/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415710,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Updating certain provisions governing the hiring of professional personnel in the public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update certain provisions governing the hiring practices of teachers and other public school personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-05-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB107/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415718,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Improving school performance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the improvement of schools and school districts through a number of strategies. The bill will require improvement plans to plan for early warnings and intervention, updates high quality education standards, requires the state annual performance measures to account for growth over the previous year, narrows deadlines for improvement of low performance in schools, authorizes the district-wide transfer of principals in school systems in low-performing counties, establishes a program to assist in the improvement of low-performing counties, and increases the required graduation rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-05-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB108/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415723,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Providing for teacher empowerment teams","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for teacher empowerment teams that facilitate and encourage teacher collaboration by empowering schools to create alternative decision- making processes that address school and classroom improvement and allow for the reorganization or consolidation of certain school committees required by statutes and state board rules.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-05-16","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB109/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415727,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Authorizing alternative training and certification of principals, assistant principals and teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the alternative certification of principals and teachers. This bill would create a system to allow the alternative certification of principals and assistant principals outside of the regular university or college system. This bill would also allow approved education providers to sponsor alternative certificate programs for teachers and principals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2010-05-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB110/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415738,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Providing for annual evaluations of professional personnel in the public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for annual evaluations of professional personnel in schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"Passed over","last_action_date":"2010-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB111/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415746,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Establishment of a temporary high risk insurance program for uninsured persons under the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner contract with the United States government to implement a temporary high risk pool program, as set forth in the recently passed federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Such a program would provide health insurance coverage to currently uninsured individuals with preexisting conditions. The bill also permits the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate emergency rules in order to effectuate any insurance provisions of the Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2010-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB112/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415752,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Creating a fund for the transfer of certain moneys from the Attorney General to the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a fund for the transfer of moneys pursuant to a settlement agreement with Eli Lilly  and designate the allowable expenditures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2010-05-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB113/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415757,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation of federal funds to the Governor's Office and to WorkForce West Virginia","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation of federal funds to the Governor's Office and to WorkForce West Virginia","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB114/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=114&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415764,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the West Virginia Conservation Agency, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Education, and to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the West Virginia Conservation Agency, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Education, and to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB115/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=115&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415771,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB116/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415782,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Supplementing, amending, and increasing items of the existing appropriations from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation - Division of Highways","description":"Supplementing, amending, and increasing items of the existing appropriations from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation - Division of Highways","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB117/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=117&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415788,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Lottery Commission, the Division of Finance, Public Defender Services, and to the Division of Corrections","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Lottery Commission, the Division of Finance, Public Defender Services, and to the Division of Corrections","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB118/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=118&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415794,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Governor's Office - Broadband Infrastructure Grant Fund, to the Department of Agriculture, to the Department of Education and the Arts, and to the Department of Health and Human Services","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Governor's Office - Broadband Infrastructure Grant Fund, to the Department of Agriculture, to the Department of Education and the Arts, and to the Department of Health and Human Services","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB119/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=119&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415799,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation of federal funds to WorkForce West Virginia","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation of federal funds to WorkForce West Virginia","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB120/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=120&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415808,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation of federal funds to the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Education and the Arts, the Department of Revenue, and to the State Rail Authority","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation of federal funds to the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Education and the Arts, the Department of Revenue, and to the State Rail Authority","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB121/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=121&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415813,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Higher Education Policy Commission, the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, and to the Board of Medicine","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Higher Education Policy Commission, the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, and to the Board of Medicine","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB122/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=122&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415819,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Decreasing an item of appropriation from the Division of Highways, and adding a new item of appropriation to be designated as the Department of Transportation - Office of Administrative Hearings","description":"Decreasing an item of appropriation from the Division of Highways, and adding a new item of appropriation to be designated as the Department of Transportation - Office of Administrative Hearings","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB123/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=123&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415829,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Senate, to the House of Delegates, to the Joint Expenses, to the Department of Administration, the Department of Commerce, and to various other state agencies","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Senate, to the House of Delegates, to the Joint Expenses, to the Department of Administration, the Department of Commerce, and to various other state agencies","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB124/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=124&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415836,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"The \"Donnie Adkins Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Donnie Adkins Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-05-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR102/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=102&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":415844,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"The \"Wilma Ellen Hodges Leslie Memorial\"","description":"The \"Wilma Ellen Hodges Leslie Memorial\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-05-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR103/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=103&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":415849,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"The \"PFC Roger Lee Byus Memorial Bridge, Killed in Action, Vietnam 1969\"","description":"The \"PFC Roger Lee Byus Memorial Bridge, Killed in Action, Vietnam 1969\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-14","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-05-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR104/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=104&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patti Schoen"},
{"bill_id":415854,"bill_number":"HCR105","title":"The \"Ray P. Reip Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Ray P. Reip Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-16","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-05-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR105/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=105&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":415866,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"The \"Staff Sergeant Arthur Coulter and Corporal E. J. Sizemore Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Staff Sergeant Arthur Coulter and Corporal E. J. Sizemore Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-16","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-05-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR106/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=106&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":415870,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"Providing for the issuance of not to exceed $45 million of refunding bonds pursuant to the \"Safe Roads Amendment of 1996\"","description":"Providing for the issuance of not to exceed $45 million of refunding bonds pursuant to the \"Safe Roads Amendment of 1996\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-05-17","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2010-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR107/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=107&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415879,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"The \"Joseph Homer Lloyd Bridge\"","description":"The \"Joseph Homer Lloyd Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-19","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2010-05-19","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR108/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=108&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":415885,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Celebrating the life and lamenting the passing of the Honorable Donald Thomas Caruth, attorney, musician, civic leader, former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, member of the West Virginia Senate, Minority Leader of the Senate, Distinguished West Virginian, and dedicated statesman","description":"Celebrating the life and lamenting the passing of the Honorable Donald Thomas Caruth, attorney, musician, civic leader, former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, member of the West Virginia Senate, Minority Leader of the Senate, Distinguished West Virginian, and dedicated statesman","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-05-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR101/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=101&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":415892,"bill_number":"SB1001","title":"Relating to school committees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for teacher empowerment teams that facilitate and encourage teacher collaboration by empowering schools to create alternative decision- making processes that address school and classroom improvement and allow for the reorganization or consolidation of certain school committees required by statutes and state board rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"Recommitted to Education on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1001/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1001&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415899,"bill_number":"SB1002","title":"Relating to annual professional personnel evaluations in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for annual evaluations of professional personnel in schools.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-05-17","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2010-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1002/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1002&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415903,"bill_number":"SB1003","title":"Renaming conservation officers natural resources police officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rename conservation officers as natural resources police officers, to rename the chief conservation officer as the chief natural resources police officer and to clarify that certain provisions of the West Virginia Code are inapplicable to the pensions of natural resource police officers paid through the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 15, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1003/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1003&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415914,"bill_number":"SB1004","title":"Replacing references to \"mentally retarded\" with \"intellectually disabled\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove references to \"mentally retarded\" and \"mental retardation\" in health care-related legislation and replace those references with \"intellectually disabled,\" \"individual with an intellectual disability\" and \"intellectual disability.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 14, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1004/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1004&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415920,"bill_number":"SB1005","title":"Relating to criminal offenses and penalties regarding firearms and ammunition sales","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit and punish anyone, aside from law-enforcement officers, from knowingly soliciting, persuading, encouraging or enticing a firearm or ammunition dealer or private seller to violate firearm laws.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 13, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1005/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1005&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415926,"bill_number":"SB1006","title":"Relating to alternative training and certification of principals and teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the alternative certification of principals and teachers. This bill would create a system to allow the alternative certification of principals and assistant principals outside of the regular university or college system. This bill would also allow approved education providers to sponsor alternative certificate programs for teachers and principals.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-05-17","last_action":"Committed to Education on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2010-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1006/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1006&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415934,"bill_number":"SB1007","title":"Creating Charter Innovation Schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of Charter Innovation Zone 2.0 Schools. These public schools have site-based governance and autonomy over decisions including, but not limited to, matters concerning finance, staff selection, scheduling, curriculum and instruction. The bill sets forth the application, approval and funding of such schools. The bill also creates the Charter Innovation Zone 2.0 Schools Commission to assist the state board in reviewing applications. The bill provides for admissions and enrollment criteria for schools and requires school districts to provide information regarding the schools.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-05-18","last_action":"Committed to Education on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1007/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1007&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415939,"bill_number":"SB1008","title":"Relating to compulsory comprehensive health screenings for students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require compulsory comprehensive health screening for students entering public school for the first time in this state and students entering third, sixth and ninth grades. Use of developmental screening for determination of advanced abilities is eliminated.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-05-18","last_action":"Committed to Education on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1008/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1008&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415946,"bill_number":"SB1009","title":"Relating to improving performance of schools and school districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the improvement of schools and school districts through a number of strategies. The bill will require improvement plans to plan for early warnings and intervention, updates high quality education standards, requires the state annual performance measures to account for growth over the previous year, narrows deadlines for improvement of low performance in schools, authorizes the district-wide transfer of principals in school systems in low-performing counties, establishes a program to assist in the improvement of low-performing counties, and increases the required graduation rate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-05-17","last_action":"Committed to Education on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2010-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1009/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1009&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415957,"bill_number":"SB1010","title":"Creating Behavioral Mental Health Services Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a fund for the transfer of moneys pursuant to a settlement agreement with Eli Lilly  and designate the allowable expenditures.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 12, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1010/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1010&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415962,"bill_number":"SB1011","title":"Implementing temporary high risk pool program to provide certain health insurance coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner contract with the United States government to implement a temporary high risk pool program, as set forth in the recently passed federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Such a program would provide health insurance coverage to currently uninsured individuals with preexisting conditions. The bill also permits the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate emergency rules in order to effectuate any insurance provisions of the Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-05-16","last_action":"Committed to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2010-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1011/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1011&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415968,"bill_number":"SB1012","title":"Relating to additional compensation for certain professional school personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate certain salary supplements for teachers and principals employed in schools with a student population that is high poverty or high minority and for teachers teaching in a documented area of shortage in schools with a student population that is high poverty or high minority. The bill also authorizes monetary incentives for teachers and principals whose students meet goals for student growth during the previous school year. The bill also authorizes county boards to provide additional supplements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"Rejected by Senate (Roll No. 2)","last_action_date":"2010-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1012/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1012&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415974,"bill_number":"SB1013","title":"Relating to hiring professional school personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update certain provisions governing the hiring practices of teachers and other public school personnel.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2010-05-18","last_action":"Committed to Education on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2010-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1013/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1013&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415982,"bill_number":"SB1014","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Office of Economic Opportunity Community Services and Workforce WV","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Office of Economic Opportunity Community Services and Workforce WV","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1014/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1014&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415990,"bill_number":"SB1015","title":"Making supplementary appropriation from General Revenue to various accounts","description":"Making supplementary appropriation from General Revenue to various accounts","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1015/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1015&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":415994,"bill_number":"SB1016","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of unappropriated moneys to Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of unappropriated moneys to Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1016/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1016&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":416005,"bill_number":"SB1017","title":"Supplementing, amending and increasing items from State Road Fund to Division of Highways","description":"Supplementing, amending and increasing items from State Road Fund to Division of Highways","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1017/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1017&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":416010,"bill_number":"SB1018","title":"Making supplementary appropriation from State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to various accounts","description":"Making supplementary appropriation from State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to various accounts","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1018/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1018&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":416016,"bill_number":"SB1019","title":"Making supplementary appropriation from unappropriated moneys to various accounts","description":"Making supplementary appropriation from unappropriated moneys to various accounts","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1019/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1019&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":416023,"bill_number":"SB1020","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Workforce WV","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Workforce WV","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1020/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1020&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":416030,"bill_number":"SB1021","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to various accounts","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to various accounts","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1021/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1021&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":416036,"bill_number":"SB1022","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of unappropriated moneys to various accounts","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of unappropriated moneys to various accounts","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 9, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1022/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1022&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":416047,"bill_number":"SB1023","title":"Supplementing and amending items from State Road Fund to Office of Administrative Hearings","description":"Supplementing and amending items from State Road Fund to Office of Administrative Hearings","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 10, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1023/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1023&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":416052,"bill_number":"SB1024","title":"Making supplementary appropriation from State Fund, General Revenue, to various accounts","description":"Making supplementary appropriation from State Fund, General Revenue, to various accounts","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2010-06-07","last_action":"Chapter 11, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2010","last_action_date":"2010-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1024/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1024&year=2010&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":416060,"bill_number":"SCR101","title":"Providing for issuance of safe roads refunding bonds","description":"Providing for issuance of safe roads refunding bonds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-05-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2010-05-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR101/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=101&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":416066,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate has assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate has assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR101/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=101&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":416072,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-05-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR102/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=102&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":416079,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Memorializing life of Honorable Donald T. Caruth","description":"Memorializing life of Honorable Donald T. Caruth","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-05-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR103/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=103&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Earl Tomblin"},
{"bill_id":416088,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-05-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR104/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=104&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"},
{"bill_id":416095,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2010-05-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2010-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR105/2010/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2010&sessiontype=1X&input4=105&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Truman Chafin"}
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