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{"bill_id":220563,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Observing week in which December 7 falls as Pearl Harbor and Military Appreciation week","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate December 7 of each year as \"West Virginia Patriots of World War II Day\" and make it a state holiday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":220564,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Providing campground fee discounts to certain National Guard members","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. §20-5-19a is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":220565,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Allowing National Guard members obtain free hunting and fishing licenses","description":"Allowing National Guard members obtain free hunting and fishing licenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB3/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":220566,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Exempting military, National Guard and reserve income from state income tax","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB4/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":220567,"bill_number":"SB5","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. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB5/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":220568,"bill_number":"SB6","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB6/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=6&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":220569,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Relating to motorcycle helmet exemptions; increasing safety fee","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB7/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=7&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":220570,"bill_number":"SB8","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB8/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=8&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":220571,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Prohibiting sale of tobacco products by pharmacies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to forbid the sale of tobacco products in licensed pharmacies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB9/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=9&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220572,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Providing one-time supplement 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. These sections are new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB10/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=10&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220573,"bill_number":"SB11","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 administrative penalties for misuse of prescription data. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB11/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=11&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220574,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Requiring Commissioner of Public Health assess health impact of certain rules proposed by DEP","description":"Requiring Commissioner of Public Health assess health impact of certain rules proposed by DEP","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB12/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=12&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220575,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Creating Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","description":"Creating Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Interstate Cooperation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB13/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=13&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220576,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Increasing retirement income exemption for certain state and federal retirees","description":"Increasing retirement income exemption for certain state and federal retirees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB14/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=14&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220577,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Providing one-time bonus to certain public employee and teacher annuitants","description":"Providing one-time bonus to certain public employee and teacher annuitants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Recommitted to Finance on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB15/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=15&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220578,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Reducing residency requirements for Purchasing Division's vendor preferences","description":"Reducing residency requirements for Purchasing Division's vendor preferences","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB16/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=16&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220579,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Creating Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","description":"Creating Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB17/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=17&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220580,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Requiring alcohol awareness education courses for certain employees of retailers and licensed private clubs","description":"Requiring alcohol awareness education courses for certain employees of retailers and licensed private clubs","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB18/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=18&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":220581,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Providing certain firefighters personal income tax credit","description":"Providing certain firefighters personal income tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB19/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=19&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":220582,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Relating to recycling","description":"Relating to recycling","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB20/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=20&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":220583,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Relating to coalbed methane tax revenue distribution","description":"Relating to coalbed methane tax revenue distribution","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB21/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=21&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walt Helmick"},
{"bill_id":220584,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Increasing Cultural Facilities and Capitol Resources Matching Grant Fund allocation from racetrack video lottery net terminal income","description":"Increasing Cultural Facilities and Capitol Resources Matching Grant Fund allocation from racetrack video lottery net terminal income","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB22/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=22&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":220585,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Establishing municipalities' method for B&O taxes on gasoline distributors and dealers","description":"Establishing municipalities' method for B&O taxes on gasoline distributors and dealers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB23/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=23&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":220586,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Creating Green Buildings Act","description":"Creating Green Buildings Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB24/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=24&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":220587,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Creating Smoke Free WV Act","description":"Creating Smoke Free WV Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB25/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=25&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220588,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Prohibiting gender-based abortions","description":"Prohibiting gender-based abortions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB26/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=26&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":220589,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Authorizing mixed martial arts competitions","description":"Authorizing mixed martial arts competitions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB27/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=27&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":220590,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Relating to care of certain aborted fetuses","description":"Relating to care of certain aborted fetuses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB28/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=28&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":220591,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Requiring filing fees for write-in candidates for public office","description":"Requiring filing fees for write-in candidates for public office","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB29/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=29&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":220592,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Requiring boards of education hire most qualified person for extracurricular activities","description":"Requiring boards of education hire most qualified person for extracurricular activities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB30/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=30&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":220593,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Increasing penalties for tobacco use by minors","description":"Increasing penalties for tobacco use by minors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB31/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=31&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":220594,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Increasing maximum weight for six-axle trailers","description":"Increasing maximum weight for six-axle trailers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB32/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=32&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":220595,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Creating Transition Program for Tobacco Farmers","description":"Creating Transition Program for Tobacco Farmers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB33/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=33&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":220596,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Relating to sale and use of mini-trucks","description":"Relating to sale and use of mini-trucks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB34/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=34&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":220597,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Increasing nonfamily adoption tax credit","description":"Increasing nonfamily adoption tax credit","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB35/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=35&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":220598,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Creating Higher Education Community School Law","description":"Creating Higher Education Community School Law","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB36/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=36&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220599,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Expanding counties covered by WV Route 2 and I-68 Authority","description":"Expanding counties covered by WV Route 2 and I-68 Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB37/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=37&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220600,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Requiring certain defendants pay incarceration cost","description":"Requiring certain defendants pay incarceration cost","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB38/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=38&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220601,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Allowing temporary detention of certain criminal suspects","description":"Allowing temporary detention of certain criminal suspects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB39/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=39&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220602,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Excluding certain taxicab companies from Workers' Compensation Fund liability","description":"Excluding certain taxicab companies from Workers' Compensation Fund liability","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB40/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=40&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220603,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Creating Jobs Impact Statement Act","description":"Creating Jobs Impact Statement Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB41/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=41&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220604,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Relating to civil liability immunity for certain parks and recreation district operators","description":"Relating to civil liability immunity for certain parks and recreation district operators","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB42/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=42&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220605,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Creating Asbestos Claims Transparency Act","description":"Creating Asbestos Claims Transparency Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB43/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=43&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220606,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Providing earned income tax credit to certain taxpayers with qualifying children","description":"Providing earned income tax credit to certain taxpayers with qualifying children","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB44/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=44&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220607,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Providing method of appraising certain affordable multifamily rental property for ad valorem property taxes","description":"Providing method of appraising certain affordable multifamily rental property for ad valorem property taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB45/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=45&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220608,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Creating Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","description":"Creating Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Interstate Cooperation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB46/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=46&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220609,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Relating to disclosure requirements of mortgage licenses and fees","description":"Relating to disclosure requirements of mortgage licenses and fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB47/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=47&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":220610,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Creating Jackson's Mill 4-H Camp Tax Checkoff Program","description":"Creating Jackson's Mill 4-H Camp Tax Checkoff Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB48/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=48&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":220611,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Relating to loan review services by Division of Banking employees","description":"Relating to loan review services by Division of Banking employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB49/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=49&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":220612,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Increasing number of magistrate court deputy clerks","description":"Increasing number of magistrate court deputy clerks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB50/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=50&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":220613,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Requiring registration of certain persons engaged in consumer credit sales and other activities","description":"Requiring registration of certain persons engaged in consumer credit sales and other activities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB51/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=51&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":220614,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Exempting Social Security income from state income tax","description":"Exempting Social Security income from state income tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB52/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=52&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":220615,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Relating to underwriting of nonstate employer groups by PEIA","description":"Relating to underwriting of nonstate employer groups by PEIA","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB53/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=53&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":220616,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Relating to private investments for additional lodging at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park","description":"Relating to private investments for additional lodging at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB54/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=54&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":220617,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Clarifying confidentiality of local government audit-supporting documentation","description":"Clarifying confidentiality of local government audit-supporting documentation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB55/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=55&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":220618,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Creating Asbestos Claims Transparency Act","description":"Creating Asbestos Claims Transparency Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB56/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=56&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220619,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Relating to nonpartisan election of Supreme Court Justices","description":"Relating to nonpartisan election of Supreme Court Justices","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB57/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=57&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220620,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Creating Commuter Rail Access Act","description":"Creating Commuter Rail Access Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB58/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=58&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":220621,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Limiting certain distribution of public moneys by elected officials","description":"Limiting certain distribution of public moneys by elected officials","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB59/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=59&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":220622,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Relating to certain supervisory duties of circuit probation officers","description":"Authorizing probation officers' supervision of sex offenders pending availability of multijudicial officer","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 140, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB60/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=60&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220623,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Relating generally to juvenile drug courts","description":"Authorizing Supreme Court appoint hearing officers for juvenile drug courts","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB61/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=61&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220624,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Increasing criminal penalties for violations of WV Contractor Licensing Act","description":"Increasing criminal penalties for violations of WV Contractor Licensing Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB62/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=62&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":220625,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Relating to Board of Pharmacy and controlled substances","description":"Extending number of prohibited products included in definition of \"salvia divinorum\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB63/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=63&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":220626,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Permitting unlicensed personnel to administer or assist in administering medications in certain circumstances","description":"Permitting unlicensed personnel to administer medications in certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB64/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=64&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":220627,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Exempting certain military members' motor vehicles from personal property taxation","description":"Exempting certain military members' motor vehicles from personal property taxation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB65/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=65&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":220628,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Relating to use of low-speed vehicles in municipalities","description":"Increasing speed limit for use of low-speed vehicles in municipalities","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB66/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=66&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":220629,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Requiring those arrested for felony submit to DNA sample","description":"Requiring those arrested for felony submit to DNA sample","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB67/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=67&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":220630,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Creating WV Oral Health Improvement Act","description":"Creating WV Oral Health Improvement Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB68/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=68&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":220631,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Providing immunity for fire chiefs and line officers under Governmental Tort Claims and Insurance Reform Act","description":"Providing immunity for fire chiefs and line officers under Governmental Tort Claims and Insurance Reform Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB69/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=69&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":220632,"bill_number":"HB2001","title":"Providing that inmates serving life sentences shall be considered for parole only once every three years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the authority of the Parole Board to consider releasing an inmate serving a life sentence who has qualified for release on parole, to once every three years.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2001/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2001&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":220633,"bill_number":"HB2002","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2002/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2002&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":220634,"bill_number":"HB2003","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2003/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2003&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220635,"bill_number":"HB2004","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2004/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2004&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":220636,"bill_number":"HB2005","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2005/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2005&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220637,"bill_number":"HB2006","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2006/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2006&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":220638,"bill_number":"HB2007","title":"Authorizing counties to create urban growth boundaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize 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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2007/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2007&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":220639,"bill_number":"HB2008","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2008/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2008&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220640,"bill_number":"HB2009","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. These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2009/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2009&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220641,"bill_number":"HB2010","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2010 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2010/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2010&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":220642,"bill_number":"HB2011","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2011/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2011&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":220643,"bill_number":"HB2013","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Enhanced 911 Council to propose Emergency Medical Dispatch procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill  relates to requirements for enhanced emergency telephone systems and county emergency dispatch centers The bill requires  emergency dispatch centers to develop policies and procedures to establish a protocol for dispatching emergency medical calls  .","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2013/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2013&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":220644,"bill_number":"HB2014","title":"Relating to the practice of medical imaging and radiation therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  make  the practice of radiologic assistants and radiologic practitioner assistants who are regulated by the Board of Medicine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2014/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2014&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":220645,"bill_number":"HB2015","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2015/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2015&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":220646,"bill_number":"HB2016","title":"Providing general rules for all county and municipal referendum votes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide general rules for all county and municipal referendum votes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2016/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2016&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220647,"bill_number":"HB2017","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2017/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2017&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":220648,"bill_number":"HB2018","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2018/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2018&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220649,"bill_number":"HB2019","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2019/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2019&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":220650,"bill_number":"HB2020","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2020/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2020&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":220651,"bill_number":"HB2021","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2021/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2021&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":220652,"bill_number":"HB2022","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2022/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2022&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":220653,"bill_number":"HB2023","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2023/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2023&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220654,"bill_number":"HB2024","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. The article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2024/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2024&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220655,"bill_number":"HB2025","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 2014, ten percent by 2016 and fifteen percent by 2018. 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 2018 with the Legislature. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2025/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2025&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220656,"bill_number":"HB2026","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2026/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2026&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":220657,"bill_number":"HB2027","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2027/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2027&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":220658,"bill_number":"HB2028","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2028/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2028&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220659,"bill_number":"HB2029","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2029/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2029&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220660,"bill_number":"HB2030","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2030/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2030&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220661,"bill_number":"HB2031","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2031/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2031&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":220662,"bill_number":"HB2032","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2032/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2032&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":220663,"bill_number":"HB2033","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 §18-7A-38, thus eliminating the one hundred forty day limitation that a retired teacher may teach in public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2033/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2033&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220664,"bill_number":"HB2034","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2034/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2034&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":220665,"bill_number":"HB2035","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2035/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2035&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220666,"bill_number":"HB2036","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2036/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2036&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220667,"bill_number":"HB2037","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2037/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2037&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":220668,"bill_number":"HB2038","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2038/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2038&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":220669,"bill_number":"HB2039","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2039/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2039&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":220670,"bill_number":"HB2040","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2040/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2040&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220671,"bill_number":"HB2041","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2041/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2041&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":220672,"bill_number":"HB2042","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2042/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2042&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":220673,"bill_number":"HB2043","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2043/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2043&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220674,"bill_number":"HB2044","title":"Creating a Sentencing Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Sentencing Commission, 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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2044/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2044&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":220675,"bill_number":"HB2045","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2045/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2045&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220676,"bill_number":"HB2046","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2046/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2046&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":220677,"bill_number":"HB2047","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. §29-22-9b is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2047/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2047&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":220678,"bill_number":"HB2048","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2048/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2048&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":220679,"bill_number":"HB2049","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2049/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2049&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":220680,"bill_number":"HB2050","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2050/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2050&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":220681,"bill_number":"HB2051","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2051/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2051&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":220682,"bill_number":"HB2052","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2052/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2052&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":220683,"bill_number":"HB2053","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2053/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2053&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220684,"bill_number":"HB2054","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2054/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2054&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":220685,"bill_number":"HB2055","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2055/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2055&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":220686,"bill_number":"HB2056","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, 2020 and credits may not be taken after June 30, 2021. The bill also provides that customers who generate electricity from renewable sources may sell electricity to electric light and power companies. Article §5B-2H and §11-24-11c are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2056/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2056&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":220687,"bill_number":"HB2057","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 these 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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2057/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2057&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":220688,"bill_number":"HB2058","title":"Allowing nonprofit organizations to hold up to two charitable Texas hold'em tournaments per year","description":"Allowing nonprofit organizations to hold up to two charitable Texas hold'em tournaments per year","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2058/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2058&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":220689,"bill_number":"HB2059","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2059/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2059&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Givens"},
{"bill_id":220690,"bill_number":"HB2060","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 each. §18A-2-15 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2060/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2060&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":220691,"bill_number":"HB2061","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2061/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2061&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220692,"bill_number":"HB2062","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2062/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2062&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220693,"bill_number":"HB2063","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2063/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2063&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":220694,"bill_number":"HB2064","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. §33-42-9 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2064/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2064&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":220695,"bill_number":"HB2065","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2065/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2065&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":220696,"bill_number":"HB2066","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2066/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2066&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":220697,"bill_number":"HB2067","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 is a bar to receiving alimony in a divorce proceeding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2067/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2067&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":220698,"bill_number":"HB2068","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2068/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2068&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":220699,"bill_number":"HB2069","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. §22A-12 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2069/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2069&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":220700,"bill_number":"HB2070","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2070/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2070&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":220701,"bill_number":"HB2071","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2071/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2071&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220702,"bill_number":"HB2072","title":"Relating to civil actions based upon false or fraudulent claims against the medical programs of the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"Relating to civil actions based upon false or fraudulent claims against the medical programs of the Department of Health and Human Resources","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2072/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2072&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":220703,"bill_number":"HB2073","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2073/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2073&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":220704,"bill_number":"HB2074","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2074/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2074&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":220705,"bill_number":"HB2075","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":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2075/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2075&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":220706,"bill_number":"HB2076","title":"Establishing a barber apprenticeship program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a barber apprenticeship program. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2076/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2076&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220707,"bill_number":"HB2077","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2077/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2077&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":220708,"bill_number":"HB2078","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2078/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2078&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":220709,"bill_number":"HB2079","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2079/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2079&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220710,"bill_number":"HB2080","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2080/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2080&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":220711,"bill_number":"HB2081","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2081/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2081&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":220712,"bill_number":"HB2082","title":"Changing the time for periodic valuations and assessments of real and personal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the time for periodic valuations and assessments of real and personal property from every three years to every five years and provide a ten percent on any increase in assessment in any one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2082/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2082&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":220713,"bill_number":"HB2083","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2083/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2083&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220714,"bill_number":"HB2084","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2084/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2084&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":220715,"bill_number":"HB2085","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2085/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2085&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220716,"bill_number":"HB2086","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2086/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2086&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":220717,"bill_number":"HB2087","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2087/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2087&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220718,"bill_number":"HB2088","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2088/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2088&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220719,"bill_number":"HB2089","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2089/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2089&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":220720,"bill_number":"HB2090","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. These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2090/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2090&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":220721,"bill_number":"HB2091","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2091/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2091&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":220722,"bill_number":"HB2092","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2092/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2092&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":220723,"bill_number":"HB2093","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2093/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2093&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":220724,"bill_number":"HB2094","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2094/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2094&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":220725,"bill_number":"HB2095","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. It provides that the tax 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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2095/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2095&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":220726,"bill_number":"HB2096","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"On 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2011-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2096/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2096&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":220727,"bill_number":"HB2097","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2097/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2097&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220728,"bill_number":"HB2098","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2098/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2098&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":220729,"bill_number":"HB2099","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, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, and also to add pay increment categories for teachers with BA +30, +45 and Master's +60.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2099/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2099&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":220730,"bill_number":"HB2100","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2100/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2100&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":220731,"bill_number":"HB2101","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2101/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2101&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":220732,"bill_number":"HB2102","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 salary increase for every employee of the Division of Corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2102/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2102&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":220733,"bill_number":"HB2103","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2103/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2103&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":220734,"bill_number":"HB2104","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2104/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2104&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":220735,"bill_number":"HB2105","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2105/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2105&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":220736,"bill_number":"HB2106","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 plans regardless of whether they are administered by the board of the college prepaid tuition and savings program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2106/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2106&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220737,"bill_number":"HB2107","title":"Excluding federal interest income when applying the income exclusion available to those sixty-five years of age or older and to persons permanently and totally disabled","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude federal interest income when applying $8,000. income exclusion available to persons age sixty-five or older and to persons who are permanently and totally disabled regardless of age and making the change to tax years beginning after December 31, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2107/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2107&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":220738,"bill_number":"HB2108","title":"Requiring that the State School Board ensure that no class size for grades seven through twelve be greater than twenty-five students to every one teacher","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all classes in grades seven through twelve in public schools to be no larger than twenty-five students to one teacher.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2108/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2108&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":220739,"bill_number":"HB2109","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2109/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2109&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":220740,"bill_number":"HB2110","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2110/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2110&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":220741,"bill_number":"HB2111","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2111/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2111&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":220742,"bill_number":"HB2112","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 fifty percent of the growth in local share from five years prior.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2112/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2112&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":220743,"bill_number":"HB2113","title":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired under the teachers retirement system","description":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired under the teachers retirement system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2113/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2113&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":220744,"bill_number":"HB2114","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2114/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2114&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220745,"bill_number":"HB2115","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. §5-5-7 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2115/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2115&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220746,"bill_number":"HB2116","title":"Reducing staff development programs for school personnel from eighteen hours to twelve hours","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce staff development programs for school personnel from eighteen hours to twelve hours; and requiring that the six hour reduction in staff development be used as an additional preparation day. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2116/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2116&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":220747,"bill_number":"HB2117","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2117/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2117&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":220748,"bill_number":"HB2118","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2118/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2118&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":220749,"bill_number":"HB2119","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2119/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2119&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220750,"bill_number":"HB2120","title":"Providing overtime pay for all employees who are required to work holidays regardless if the holiday hours are in excess of a forty hour workweek","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide overtime pay for all employees who are required to work holidays regardless if the holiday hours are in excess of a forty-hour workweek.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2120/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2120&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220751,"bill_number":"HB2121","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2121/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2121&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220752,"bill_number":"HB2122","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2122/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2122&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":220753,"bill_number":"HB2123","title":"Adopting guidelines to permit pharmacists to prescribe medications","description":"Adopting guidelines to permit pharmacists to prescribe medications","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2123/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2123&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":220754,"bill_number":"HB2124","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2124/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2124&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":220755,"bill_number":"HB2125","title":"Requiring every internment or grave to identify the decedents' identity","description":"Requiring every internment or grave to identify the decedents' identity","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2125/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2125&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":220756,"bill_number":"HB2126","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2126/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2126&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":220757,"bill_number":"HB2127","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2127/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2127&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":220758,"bill_number":"HB2128","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2128/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2128&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":220759,"bill_number":"HB2129","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2129/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2129&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":220760,"bill_number":"HB2130","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2130/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2130&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":220761,"bill_number":"HB2131","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2131/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2131&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":220762,"bill_number":"HB2132","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2132/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2132&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":220763,"bill_number":"HB2133","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2133/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2133&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":220764,"bill_number":"HB2134","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2134/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2134&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":220765,"bill_number":"HB2135","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2135/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2135&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":220766,"bill_number":"HB2136","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 $.05 for each plastic shopping bag given to customers. The tax may not be passed on to customers.  §11-18-1 through §11-18-3 are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2136/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2136&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220767,"bill_number":"HB2137","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2137/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2137&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":220768,"bill_number":"HB2138","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2138/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2138&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220769,"bill_number":"HB2139","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. §18-5-9c is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2139/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2139&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":220770,"bill_number":"HB2140","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2140/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2140&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":220771,"bill_number":"HB2141","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2141/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2141&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":220772,"bill_number":"HB2142","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. These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2142/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2142&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":220773,"bill_number":"HB2143","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2143/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2143&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220774,"bill_number":"HB2144","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2144/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2144&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220775,"bill_number":"HB2145","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2145/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2145&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220776,"bill_number":"HB2146","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2146/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2146&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":220777,"bill_number":"HB2147","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2147/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2147&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":220778,"bill_number":"HB2148","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2148/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2148&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220779,"bill_number":"HB2149","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2149/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2149&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220780,"bill_number":"HB2150","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2150/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2150&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":220781,"bill_number":"HB2151","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2151/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2151&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220782,"bill_number":"HB2152","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2152/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2152&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":220783,"bill_number":"HB2153","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2153/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2153&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":220784,"bill_number":"HB2154","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2154/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2154&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220785,"bill_number":"HB2155","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2155/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2155&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220786,"bill_number":"HB2156","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. §18-7A-14c is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2156/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2156&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":220787,"bill_number":"HB2157","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2157/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2157&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":220788,"bill_number":"HB2158","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 ten years nor more than twenty-five years or fined not more than $10,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2158/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2158&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":220789,"bill_number":"HB2159","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":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2159/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2159&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220790,"bill_number":"HB2160","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2160/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2160&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220791,"bill_number":"HB2161","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. §5-26-1 and §5-26-2  are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2161/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2161&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":220792,"bill_number":"HB2162","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2162/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2162&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":220793,"bill_number":"HB2163","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2163/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2163&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220794,"bill_number":"HB2164","title":"Relating to public school support computation of local share","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  remove provisions for using assumed assessed values for the purpose of computation of local share public school support. The bill removes provisions for increasing counties' local share responsibility for funding basic foundation education formula when property assessments are not at least fifty-four percent of market value as indicated by assessment ratio study; it revises definitions; and makes legislative findings with respect to the effect of under assessed property values on school funding and the obligations of assessors and Tax Commissioner.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2164/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2164&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":220795,"bill_number":"HB2165","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2165/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2165&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":220796,"bill_number":"HB2166","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2166/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2166&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220797,"bill_number":"HB2167","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. §18-9A-5a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. Stike-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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2167/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2167&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220798,"bill_number":"HB2168","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2168/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2168&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220799,"bill_number":"HB2169","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2169/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2169&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220800,"bill_number":"HB2170","title":"Requiring all final actions by the Department of Environmental Protection regarding coal mine permits to be completed within six months","description":"This bill provides that all final actions by the Department of Environmental Protection regarding coal mine permits be completed within six months after the applicant provides all information required for a final decision to be made on the application for a coal mining permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2170/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2170&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":220801,"bill_number":"HB2171","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2171/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2171&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220802,"bill_number":"HB2172","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2172/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2172&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":220803,"bill_number":"HB2173","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 rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2173/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2173&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":220804,"bill_number":"HB2174","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2174/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2174&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220805,"bill_number":"HB2175","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2175/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2175&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":220806,"bill_number":"HB2176","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2176/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2176&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":220807,"bill_number":"HB2177","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2177/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2177&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220808,"bill_number":"HB2178","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2178/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2178&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":220809,"bill_number":"HB2179","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2179/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2179&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":220810,"bill_number":"HB2180","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 rule-making authority. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2180/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2180&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":220811,"bill_number":"HB2181","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2181/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2181&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":220812,"bill_number":"HB2182","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2182/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2182&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":220813,"bill_number":"HB2183","title":"Qualifying children for the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program","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 a year or less for the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2183/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2183&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220814,"bill_number":"HB2184","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2184/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2184&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220815,"bill_number":"HB2185","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2185/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2185&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220816,"bill_number":"HB2186","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2186/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2186&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220817,"bill_number":"HB2187","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2187/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2187&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220818,"bill_number":"HB2188","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2188/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2188&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220819,"bill_number":"HB2189","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 2011 and 2012 plan years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2189/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2189&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220820,"bill_number":"HB2190","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2190/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2190&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220821,"bill_number":"HB2191","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2191/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2191&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220822,"bill_number":"HB2192","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, 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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2192/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2192&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220823,"bill_number":"HB2193","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2193/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2193&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220824,"bill_number":"HB2194","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2194/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2194&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220825,"bill_number":"HB2195","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2195/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2195&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":220826,"bill_number":"HB2196","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2196/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2196&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":220827,"bill_number":"HB2197","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2197/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2197&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":220828,"bill_number":"HB2198","title":"Prohibiting the use of the body of a fetus for certain purposes","description":"Prohibiting the use of the body of a fetus for certain purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2198/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2198&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":220829,"bill_number":"HB2199","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2199/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2199&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":220830,"bill_number":"HB2200","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2200/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2200&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":220831,"bill_number":"HB2201","title":"Relating to drug and alcohol free mines","description":"Relating to drug and alcohol free mines","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2201/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2201&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":220832,"bill_number":"HB2202","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2202/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2202&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":220833,"bill_number":"HB2203","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2203/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2203&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":220834,"bill_number":"HB2204","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 Pay Connexion program.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2204/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2204&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":220835,"bill_number":"HB2205","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2205/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2205&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":220836,"bill_number":"HB2206","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 claims filed under the uninsured and under insured coverage of an automobile insurance policy. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2206/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2206&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":220837,"bill_number":"HB2207","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 a completed crash report form is conclusive upon the issue as to causation unless a court of competent jurisdiction rules otherwise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2207/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2207&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":220838,"bill_number":"HB2208","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2208/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2208&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":220839,"bill_number":"HB2209","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 workers' compensation adjusters by requiring that all workers' compensation adjusters employed by a private insurance carrier be located within the geographic borders of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2209/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2209&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220840,"bill_number":"HB2210","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2210/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2210&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220841,"bill_number":"HB2211","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2211/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2211&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220842,"bill_number":"HB2212","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 as a deduction for personal income tax purposes up to $4,000 per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2212/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2212&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220843,"bill_number":"HB2213","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2213/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2213&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220844,"bill_number":"HB2214","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2214/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2214&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220845,"bill_number":"HB2215","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2215/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2215&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220846,"bill_number":"HB2216","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2216/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2216&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220847,"bill_number":"HB2217","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2217/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2217&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220848,"bill_number":"HB2218","title":"Subtracting social security benefits from federal adjusted gross income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to subtract social security benefits from federal adjusted gross income to determine West Virginia adjusted gross income for purposes of personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2218/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2218&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220849,"bill_number":"HB2219","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2219/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2219&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220850,"bill_number":"HB2220","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2220/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2220&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":220851,"bill_number":"HB2221","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2221/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2221&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":220852,"bill_number":"HB2222","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2222/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2222&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":220853,"bill_number":"HB2223","title":"Providing correctional officers may retire with full benefits after twenty years of actual and honorable service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that correctional officers may retire with full benefits after twenty years of actual and honorable service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2223/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2223&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":220854,"bill_number":"HB2224","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 provide a process for notifying 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 the Division of Motor Vehicles will be notified of their failure, to be dealt with in accordance with existing law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2224/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2224&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":220855,"bill_number":"HB2225","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2225/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2225&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":220856,"bill_number":"HB2226","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2226/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2226&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":220857,"bill_number":"HB2227","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2227/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2227&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":220858,"bill_number":"HB2228","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2228/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2228&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220859,"bill_number":"HB2229","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 two guns 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. §61-7-16 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2229/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2229&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220860,"bill_number":"HB2230","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2230/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2230&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220861,"bill_number":"HB2231","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.  §7-20-3a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2231/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2231&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220862,"bill_number":"HB2232","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2232/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2232&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220863,"bill_number":"HB2233","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2233/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2233&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220864,"bill_number":"HB2234","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2234/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2234&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":220865,"bill_number":"HB2235","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 permit 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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2235/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2235&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":220866,"bill_number":"HB2236","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2236/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2236&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":220867,"bill_number":"HB2237","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2237/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2237&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":220868,"bill_number":"HB2238","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2238/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2238&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220869,"bill_number":"HB2239","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2239/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2239&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":220870,"bill_number":"HB2240","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2240/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2240&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":220871,"bill_number":"HB2241","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2241/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2241&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":220872,"bill_number":"HB2242","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2242/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2242&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":220873,"bill_number":"HB2243","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2243/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2243&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220874,"bill_number":"HB2244","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2244/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2244&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":220875,"bill_number":"HB2245","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2245/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2245&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Givens"},
{"bill_id":220876,"bill_number":"HB2246","title":"Repealing article of the code granting a business license to sell drug paraphernalia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal provisions which allow a business to acquire a license to sell drug paraphernalia. This eliminates a conflict within the code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2246/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2246&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":220877,"bill_number":"HB2247","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2247/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2247&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":220878,"bill_number":"HB2248","title":"Expanding the list of federal law-enforcement officers who are extended the authority of state and local law-enforcement officers to enforce the laws of this state","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":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2248/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2248&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":220879,"bill_number":"HB2249","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 through eight. The bill permits calculators to be used by educators in furtherance of their instructional responsibilities. This secton is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2249/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2249&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":220880,"bill_number":"HB2250","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2250/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2250&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220881,"bill_number":"HB2251","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, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2251/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2251&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":220882,"bill_number":"HB2252","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2252/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2252&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220883,"bill_number":"HB2253","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 twelve and to certified reading specialists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2253/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2253&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":220884,"bill_number":"HB2254","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2254/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2254&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":220885,"bill_number":"HB2255","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2255/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2255&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":220886,"bill_number":"HB2256","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2256/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2256&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":220887,"bill_number":"HB2257","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2257/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2257&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":220888,"bill_number":"HB2258","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2258/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2258&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":220889,"bill_number":"HB2259","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2259/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2259&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220890,"bill_number":"HB2260","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. These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2260/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2260&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220891,"bill_number":"HB2261","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2261/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2261&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220892,"bill_number":"HB2262","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2262/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2262&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220893,"bill_number":"HB2263","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2263/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2263&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220894,"bill_number":"HB2264","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2264/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2264&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220895,"bill_number":"HB2265","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2265/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2265&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220896,"bill_number":"HB2266","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.   §18-2-5h   is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2266/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2266&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220897,"bill_number":"HB2267","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2267/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2267&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220898,"bill_number":"HB2268","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2268/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2268&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220899,"bill_number":"HB2269","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2269/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2269&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220900,"bill_number":"HB2270","title":"Relating to assessments of real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit increases in the assessed value of real property which is located in a county where a maximum excess levy is in effect, the property has not changed in tax classification and the increased value is more than two percent over the assessed value of the same property for the previous year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2270/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2270&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":220901,"bill_number":"HB2271","title":"Business and occupation tax credit to electric power generators for the use of West Virginia coal","description":"Business and occupation tax credit to electric power generators for the use of West Virginia coal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2271/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2271&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":220902,"bill_number":"HB2272","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2272/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2272&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220903,"bill_number":"HB2273","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2273/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2273&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220904,"bill_number":"HB2274","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2274/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2274&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220905,"bill_number":"HB2275","title":"Requiring abortion facilities to have certain written policies and procedures","description":"Requiring abortion facilities to have certain written policies and procedures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2275/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2275&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220906,"bill_number":"HB2276","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2276/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2276&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220907,"bill_number":"HB2277","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. §16-6-14a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2277/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2277&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220908,"bill_number":"HB2278","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2278/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2278&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":220909,"bill_number":"HB2279","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. Current law requires a twenty-four hour notice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2279/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2279&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":220910,"bill_number":"HB2280","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2280/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2280&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":220911,"bill_number":"HB2281","title":"Establishing the crime of partial birth infanticide","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the felony crime of partial birth infanticide. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2281/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2281&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":220912,"bill_number":"HB2282","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2282/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2282&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":220913,"bill_number":"HB2283","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2283/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2283&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":220914,"bill_number":"HB2284","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2284/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2284&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Border"},
{"bill_id":220915,"bill_number":"HB2285","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. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2285/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2285&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":220916,"bill_number":"HB2286","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2286/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2286&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":220917,"bill_number":"HB2287","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. §§55-7-13a, 13b and 13c are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2287/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2287&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":220918,"bill_number":"HB2288","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2288/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2288&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":220919,"bill_number":"HB2289","title":"Abortion Complication Reporting Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require physicians to file regular reports with the Department of Health and Human Resources, regarding patients who require medical treatment as a result of an abortion; providing criminal penalties for violation. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2289/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2289&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":220920,"bill_number":"HB2290","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.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2290/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2290&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":220921,"bill_number":"HB2291","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2291/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2291&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":220922,"bill_number":"HB2292","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2292/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2292&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220923,"bill_number":"HB2293","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2293/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2293&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220924,"bill_number":"HB2294","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2294/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2294&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220925,"bill_number":"HB2295","title":"Requiring that abortions be performed in hospitals or by physicians with admitting privileges to a hospital within the local service area","description":"Requiring 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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2295/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2295&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220926,"bill_number":"HB2296","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2296/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2296&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":220927,"bill_number":"HB2297","title":"Requiring lobbyists to disclose compensation agreements for each registered employer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require lobbyists to disclose compensation agreements for each registered employer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2297/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2297&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":220928,"bill_number":"HB2298","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2298/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2298&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":220929,"bill_number":"HB2299","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2299/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2299&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":220930,"bill_number":"HB2300","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2300/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2300&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":220931,"bill_number":"HB2301","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2301/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2301&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":220932,"bill_number":"HB2302","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2302/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2302&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":220933,"bill_number":"HB2303","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2303/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2303&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":220934,"bill_number":"HB2304","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2304/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2304&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":220935,"bill_number":"HB2305","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2305/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2305&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":220936,"bill_number":"HB2306","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2306/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2306&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":220937,"bill_number":"HB2307","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2307/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2307&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":220938,"bill_number":"HB2308","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 civil remedies and authorization for the Attorney General to receive and act on complaints of owners and users.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2308/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2308&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":220939,"bill_number":"HB2309","title":"Requiring the use of helmets by skateboarders","description":"Requiring the use of helmets by skateboarders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2309/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2309&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":220940,"bill_number":"HB2310","title":"Establishing a program for reprogramming cellular telephones and distributing to seniors for making emergency calls","description":"Establishing a program for reprogramming cellular telephones and distributing to seniors for making emergency calls","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2310/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2310&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":220941,"bill_number":"HB2311","title":"Creating the criminal offense of injury to a pregnant woman that results in miscarriage or stillbirth","description":"Creating the criminal offense of injury to a pregnant woman that results in miscarriage or stillbirth","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2311/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2311&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":220942,"bill_number":"HB2312","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Division of Veterans' Affairs","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Division of Veterans' Affairs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2312/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2312&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":220943,"bill_number":"HB2313","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 to define \"acts of violence\" and making the false reporting of an act of violence a felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2313/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2313&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":220944,"bill_number":"HB2314","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2314/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2314&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":220945,"bill_number":"HB2315","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2315/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2315&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":220946,"bill_number":"HB2316","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. §17-4-36a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2316/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2316&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":220947,"bill_number":"HB2317","title":"Redefining planning periods for teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redefine planning periods for teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2317/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2317&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":220948,"bill_number":"HB2318","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2318/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2318&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220949,"bill_number":"HB2319","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2319/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2319&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220950,"bill_number":"HB2320","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2320/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2320&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220951,"bill_number":"HB2321","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2321/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2321&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220952,"bill_number":"HB2322","title":"Creating and issuing certificates recognizing the termination of marriage","description":"Creating and issuing certificates recognizing the termination of marriage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2322/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2322&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220953,"bill_number":"HB2323","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2323/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2323&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220954,"bill_number":"HB2324","title":"Special Needs Scholarship Program","description":"Special Needs Scholarship Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2324/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2324&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220955,"bill_number":"HB2325","title":"Using both parents' income in determining child support, calculation of adjusted gross income","description":"Using both parents' income in determining child support, calculation of adjusted gross income","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2325/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2325&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220956,"bill_number":"HB2326","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2326/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2326&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":220957,"bill_number":"HB2327","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2327/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2327&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":220958,"bill_number":"HB2328","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2328/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2328&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":220959,"bill_number":"HB2329","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2329/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2329&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":220960,"bill_number":"HB2330","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2330/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2330&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":220961,"bill_number":"HB2331","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2331/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2331&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":220962,"bill_number":"HB2332","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2332/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2332&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":220963,"bill_number":"HB2333","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2333/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2333&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":220964,"bill_number":"HB2334","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2334/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2334&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":220965,"bill_number":"HB2335","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2335/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2335&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":220966,"bill_number":"HB2336","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2336/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2336&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":220967,"bill_number":"HB2337","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2337/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2337&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":220968,"bill_number":"HB2338","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2338/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2338&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":220969,"bill_number":"HB2339","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2339/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2339&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220970,"bill_number":"HB2340","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2340/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2340&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220971,"bill_number":"HB2341","title":"Relating to meeting and conference rights for members of police or fire departments employed by political subdivisions","description":"Relating to meeting and conference rights for members of police or fire departments employed by political subdivisions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2341/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2341&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220972,"bill_number":"HB2342","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 to 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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2342/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2342&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220973,"bill_number":"HB2343","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2343/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2343&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":220974,"bill_number":"HB2344","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2344/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2344&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220975,"bill_number":"HB2345","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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/24/11 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2011-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2345/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2345&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":220976,"bill_number":"HB2346","title":"Reconciling code provisions relating to law enforcement officers duties to enforce domestic violence protective orders","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2346/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2346&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":220977,"bill_number":"HB2347","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2347/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2347&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":220978,"bill_number":"HB2348","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. §18B-14-12   is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2348/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2348&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":220979,"bill_number":"HB2349","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2349/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2349&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":220980,"bill_number":"HB2350","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2350/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2350&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220981,"bill_number":"HB2351","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2351/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2351&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220982,"bill_number":"HB2352","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2352/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2352&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220983,"bill_number":"HB2353","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2353/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2353&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220984,"bill_number":"HB2354","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2354/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2354&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220985,"bill_number":"HB2355","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2355/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2355&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220986,"bill_number":"HB2356","title":"Requiring county boards of education to employ a certified library media specialist in each county school","description":"Requiring county boards of education to employ a certified library media specialist in each county school","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2356/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2356&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220987,"bill_number":"HB2357","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2357/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2357&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":220988,"bill_number":"HB2358","title":"Allowing certain public employees to pay back retirement benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow public employees with fifteen or more years' service who were subject to reduction in force layoffs to pay back retirement benefits they cashed out of the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2358/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2358&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220989,"bill_number":"HB2359","title":"Increasing benefits of retired state personnel and retired teachers","description":"Increasing benefits of retired state personnel and retired teachers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2359/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2359&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220990,"bill_number":"HB2360","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2360/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2360&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":220991,"bill_number":"HB2361","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2361/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2361&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":220992,"bill_number":"HB2362","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":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2362/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2362&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":220993,"bill_number":"HB2363","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2363/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2363&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":220994,"bill_number":"HB2364","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2364/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2364&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":220995,"bill_number":"HB2365","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2365/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2365&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":220996,"bill_number":"HB2366","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2366/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2366&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Stowers"},
{"bill_id":220997,"bill_number":"HB2367","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2367/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2367&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":220998,"bill_number":"HB2368","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 144, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2368/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2368&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":220999,"bill_number":"HB2369","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, 2011, to establish caseload standards for the program areas within the department and to provide for periodic review of caseload standards; require caseload standards committees to comply with open meeting laws; clarify that employee representatives may serve an advisory role to a caseload standards committee; establish maximum staffing caseloads; provide that caseload standards be adopted using recognized standards for each program area; and provide that caseload standards may be used to justify budget requests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2369/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2369&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":221000,"bill_number":"HB2370","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2370/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2370&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":221001,"bill_number":"HB2371","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, 2011. 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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2371/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2371&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":221002,"bill_number":"HB2372","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2372/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2372&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":221003,"bill_number":"HB2373","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2373/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2373&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":221004,"bill_number":"HB2374","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2374/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2374&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":221005,"bill_number":"HB2375","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2375/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2375&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":221006,"bill_number":"HB2376","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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2376/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2376&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":221007,"bill_number":"HB2377","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2377/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2377&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":221008,"bill_number":"HB2378","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":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2378/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2378&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":221009,"bill_number":"HB2379","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2379/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2379&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":221010,"bill_number":"HB2380","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2380/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2380&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":221011,"bill_number":"HB2381","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, 2011, except those established at comprehensive mental health centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2381/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2381&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":221012,"bill_number":"HB2382","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2382/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2382&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":221013,"bill_number":"HB2383","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2383/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2383&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":221014,"bill_number":"HB2384","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2384/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2384&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":221015,"bill_number":"HB2385","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2385/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2385&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":221016,"bill_number":"HB2386","title":"Requiring the approval of board of health rules relating to tobacco use in public or private places","description":"Requiring the approval of board of health rules relating to tobacco use in public or private places","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2386/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2386&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":221017,"bill_number":"HB2387","title":"Requiring county commissions to hold one monthly meeting in the evening","description":"Requiring county commissions to hold one monthly meeting in the evening","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2387/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2387&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":221018,"bill_number":"HB2388","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2388/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2388&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":221019,"bill_number":"HB2389","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2389/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2389&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":221020,"bill_number":"HB2390","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2390/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2390&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":221021,"bill_number":"HB2391","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2391/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2391&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":221022,"bill_number":"HB2392","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. These sections are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2392/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2392&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":221023,"bill_number":"HB2393","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2393/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2393&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":221024,"bill_number":"HB2394","title":"Protecting academic speech of professional educators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect academic speech of professional educators. These sections are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2394/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2394&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":221025,"bill_number":"HB2395","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2395/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2395&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":221026,"bill_number":"HB2396","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2396/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2396&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":221027,"bill_number":"HB2397","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 modify the time frames for courts to notify the Division of Motor Vehicles of defaults of payment and failures to appear of resident and nonresident persons who have motor vehicle violations in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2397/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2397&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":221028,"bill_number":"HB2398","title":"Creating the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund","description":"This bill creates the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2398/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2398&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":221029,"bill_number":"HB2399","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2399/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2399&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":221030,"bill_number":"HB2400","title":"Relating to granting licensed real estate appraisers access to commercial or residential review documents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant licensed real estate appraisers access to commercial or residential review documents.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2400/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2400&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":221031,"bill_number":"HB2401","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2401/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2401&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":221032,"bill_number":"HB2402","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2402/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2402&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":221033,"bill_number":"HB2403","title":"Establishing requirements for Marcellus gas well operations use of water resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish requirements for use of water resources at Marcellus gas well operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2403/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2403&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":221034,"bill_number":"HB2404","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2404/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2404&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":221035,"bill_number":"HB2405","title":"Relating to corporate political accountability","description":"The purpose of the bill is to require corporations that use corporate general treasury funds for political expenditures, to clearly report those expenditures to shareholders and further require shareholder authorize the use of corporate general treasury funds for political expenditures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2405/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2405&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":221036,"bill_number":"HB2406","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2406/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2406&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":221037,"bill_number":"HB2407","title":"Exempting antique motor vehicles from personal property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the value of antique motor vehicles for purposes of personal property taxes. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2407/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2407&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":221038,"bill_number":"HB2408","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2408/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2408&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":221039,"bill_number":"HB2409","title":"Making English the official language of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make English the official state language. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2409/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2409&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":221040,"bill_number":"HB2410","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2410/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2410&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":221041,"bill_number":"HB2411","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2411/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2411&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":221042,"bill_number":"HB2412","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 2011 for retired public school teachers and state retirees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2412/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2412&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":221043,"bill_number":"HB2413","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 criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2413/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2413&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":221044,"bill_number":"HB2414","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2414/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2414&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":221045,"bill_number":"HB2415","title":"Relating to discounts at state parks for elderly and disabled persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the fifty percent reduction for campground rental fees for elderly and disabled persons at state parks is applicable throughout the year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2415/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2415&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":221046,"bill_number":"HB2416","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. §33-15-4k, §33-16-3v and §33-25A-8j are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2416/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2416&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":221047,"bill_number":"HB2417","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2417/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2417&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":221048,"bill_number":"HB2418","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2418/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2418&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":221049,"bill_number":"HB2419","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2419/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2419&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":221050,"bill_number":"HB2420","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2420/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2420&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":221051,"bill_number":"HB2421","title":"Requiring a seventy-two hour waiting period before the Legislature votes on the state budget for final passage","description":"Requiring a seventy-two hour waiting period before the Legislature votes on the state budget for final passage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2421/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2421&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":221052,"bill_number":"HB2422","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. This article  is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2422/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2422&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":221053,"bill_number":"HB2423","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2423/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2423&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":221054,"bill_number":"HB2424","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2424/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2424&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":221055,"bill_number":"HB2425","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2425/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2425&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":221056,"bill_number":"HB2426","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2426/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2426&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Givens"},
{"bill_id":221057,"bill_number":"HB2427","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2427/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2427&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":221058,"bill_number":"HB2428","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2428/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2428&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":221059,"bill_number":"HB2429","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2429/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2429&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":221060,"bill_number":"HB2430","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2430/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2430&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":221061,"bill_number":"HB2431","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-Based Family Preservation Act.  §49-2D-4a is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2431/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2431&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":221062,"bill_number":"HB2432","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2432/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2432&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":221063,"bill_number":"HB2433","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2433/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2433&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":221064,"bill_number":"HB2434","title":"Establishing a bill of rights for foster parents","description":"The purpose of this bill is 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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2434/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2434&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":221065,"bill_number":"HB2435","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2435/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2435&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":221066,"bill_number":"HB2436","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2436/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2436&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":221067,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Extending an invitation to the President of the Senate, as Acting Governor, to deliver and address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor","description":"Extending an invitation to the President of the Senate, as Acting Governor, to deliver and address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR1/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221068,"bill_number":"HJR1","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR1/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221069,"bill_number":"HJR2","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR2/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221070,"bill_number":"HJR3","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 in instances where this is not prohibited by the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR3/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221071,"bill_number":"HJR4","title":"Homestead Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR4/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221072,"bill_number":"HJR5","title":"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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR5/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221073,"bill_number":"HJR6","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR6/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221074,"bill_number":"HJR7","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR7/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221075,"bill_number":"HJR8","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR8/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221076,"bill_number":"HJR9","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000 by 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR9/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221077,"bill_number":"HJR10","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR10/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221078,"bill_number":"HJR11","title":"Increase of the General Homestead Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR11/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221079,"bill_number":"HJR12","title":"Clarifying that nothing in the Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to clarify that nothing in the Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of an abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR12/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221080,"bill_number":"HJR13","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":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR13/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221081,"bill_number":"HJR14","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR14/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221082,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Adopting Rules of the House of Delegates","description":"Adopting Rules of the House of Delegates","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR1/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221083,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Authorizing the publication of a Legislative Manual and providing for the mailing lists for House Journals","description":"Authorizing the publication of a Legislative Manual and providing for the mailing lists for House Journals","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR2/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221084,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Authorizing printing and distribution of Acts of the Legislature and Journals of the House of Delegates","description":"Authorizing printing and distribution of Acts of the Legislature and Journals of the House of Delegates","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR3/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221085,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Authorizing the Committee on Rules to arrange a Special Calendar","description":"Authorizing the Committee on Rules to arrange a Special Calendar","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR4/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221086,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the First Regular Session of the Eightieth Legislature, two thousand eleven","description":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the First Regular Session of the Eightieth Legislature, two thousand eleven","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR5/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221087,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Authorizing payment of supplies, services, printing and other expenses","description":"Authorizing payment of supplies, services, printing and other expenses","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR1/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221088,"bill_number":"SJR1","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated Fair and Equal Citizenship Amendment","description":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated Fair and Equal Citizenship Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR1/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221089,"bill_number":"SJR2","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR2/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221090,"bill_number":"SJR3","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated Homestead Exemption Calculation Amendment","description":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated Homestead Exemption Calculation Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR3/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221091,"bill_number":"SJR4","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated Silenced Majority Local Levy and Bond Amendment","description":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated Silenced Majority Local Levy and Bond Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR4/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221092,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Adopting rules of Senate","description":"Adopting rules of Senate","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR1/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221093,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Raising committee to notify House Senate has assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify House Senate has assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR2/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221094,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR3/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":221095,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Authorizing mailing of bills and journals","description":"Authorizing mailing of bills and journals","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR4/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":227714,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Recommitted to Finance on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB70/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=70&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":227715,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Making child neglect creating substantial risk of bodily harm misdemeanor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a misdemeanor for child neglect creating a substantial risk of bodily injury.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB71/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=71&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":227716,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Defining \"president\", \"speaker\" and \"presiding officer\"","description":"Defining \"president\", \"speaker\" and \"presiding officer\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB72/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=72&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":227717,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Requiring insurers provide colorectol screening coverage for certain individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer examination and testing for individuals fifty years of age or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB73/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=73&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":227718,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Providing one-time supplement to certain retired teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time supplement to retired teachers seventy years of age or older equal to three percent of their retirement benefits. The bill sets forth conditions to receive the supplement. The bill also provides that those retired teachers who received a similar one-time supplement in 2006 are not eligible to receive this supplement. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB74/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=74&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":227719,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Exempting Teachers Retirement System income from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt income received by retired teachers through the State Teachers Retirement System from personal income taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB75/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=75&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":227720,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Providing cost-of-living adjustment for certain Teachers Retirement System members","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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB76/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=76&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":227721,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Creating medication therapy management services program for Medicaid recipients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a  medication therapy management services  program for Medicaid recipients. The bill permits licensed pharmacists to consult with Medicaid patients to ensure they are taking the appropriate drugs and the drugs are not interfering with one another. The bill sets forth the specific services to be provided by a pharmacist and eligibility requirements. The bill also provides for a pilot program for certain Medicaid patients. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB77/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=77&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":227722,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Requiring parental consent and accompaniment for minor to use tanning device","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require parental consent for minors to use a tanning device. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB78/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=78&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":227723,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Requiring safety features on all new residential hot water heaters","description":"The purpose of this article is to require safety features on all new residential hot water heaters. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"Senator Hall requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB79/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=79&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":227724,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Redefining basis for disqualification of prospective jurors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt breast feeding mothers from jury duty.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB80/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=80&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":227725,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Creating WV Swimming Pool Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Pool Safety Act. The bill states it's purpose to enhance the safety of private swimming pools and prevent child drownings. The bill also defines terms. The bill establishes required safety features and building requirements for private swimming pools. The bill sets forth requirements for the Bureau for Public Health and for it to seek available federal grants. The bill also provides exemptions. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB81/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=81&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":227726,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Relating to a child's right to nurse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to declare  a child's right to nurse and making a statement by the Legislature that nursing in a public place is socially acceptable.  This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB82/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=82&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":227727,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Limiting landowner's liability for injuries occurring on property while hunting","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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB83/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=83&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":227728,"bill_number":"SB84","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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB84/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=84&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":227729,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Changing qualifier for low income 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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB85/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=85&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":227730,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Requiring equal numbers 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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB86/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=86&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":227731,"bill_number":"SB87","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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB87/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=87&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":227732,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Increasing penalties for correctional employee engaging in sexual relations with incarcerated person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any employee of the Division of Corrections, the Division of Juvenile Services and the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority who engages in sexual intercourse, sexual intrusion or sexual contact with an inmate is guilty of a felony and, shall be confined for not less than one year nor more than five years or fined not more than $5,000. The bill further provides that for the purposes of this section, properly administered pat-downs, strip searches or other security measures do not constitute sexual contact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB88/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=88&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":227733,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Including certain Division of Juvenile Services records in exemptions from Freedom of Information Act requests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include certain records of the Division of Juvenile Services in the exemptions from Freedom of Information Act requests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB89/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=89&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":227734,"bill_number":"HB2012","title":"Budget Bill, making appropriations of public money out of the treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article six of the Constitution","description":"Budget Bill, making appropriations of public money out of the treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article six of the Constitution","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2012/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2012&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":227735,"bill_number":"HB2437","title":"Requiring study relating to mandating the utilization of devices that case underground mining machines to shut-off when methane is detected","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":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2437/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2437&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":227736,"bill_number":"HB2438","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 current code sections and to reestablish a definition for \"independent voter\" as the presently cited definition is no longer in the code.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/21/11 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2011-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2438/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2438&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":227737,"bill_number":"HB2439","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2439/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2439&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":227738,"bill_number":"HB2440","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":"The purpose of this bill is to allow 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 and its positive impact on the eastern seaboard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2440/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2440&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":227739,"bill_number":"HB2441","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 sixty feet to three hundred 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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2441/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2441&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":227740,"bill_number":"HB2442","title":"Requiring health insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders","description":"Requiring health insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2442/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2442&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":227741,"bill_number":"HB2443","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2443/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2443&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":227742,"bill_number":"HB2444","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2444/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2444&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":227743,"bill_number":"HB2445","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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2445/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2445&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":227744,"bill_number":"HB2446","title":"Increasing the criminal penalties for assaults and batteries against athletic officials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the criminal penalties for assaults and batteries against athletic officials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2446/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2446&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":227745,"bill_number":"HB2447","title":"Adding pharmacist and pharmacy to the definition of \"health care provider\" as used in the Medical Professional Liability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include pharmacists and pharmacies in the definition of health care provider related to the Medical Professional Liability Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2447/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2447&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":227746,"bill_number":"HB2448","title":"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.   This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the Regular Session of the Legislature by the Joint Committee on Economic Development. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2448/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2448&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":227747,"bill_number":"HB2449","title":"Providing that antique motor vehicles be valued at their salvage value for personal property tax purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that antique motor vehicles be valued at their salvage value for personal property tax purposes, not to exceed $200.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2449/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2449&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":227748,"bill_number":"HB2450","title":"Relating to the protection of cats from injury by dogs","description":"The purpose of this bill   is to protect cats from injury by dogs who run loose by both imposing liability on the dog owner and by permitting a person to kill a dog when the dog is observed chasing, wounding, worrying or killing a cat.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2450/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2450&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":227749,"bill_number":"HB2451","title":"Relating to victim impact statements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to preserve to members of a deceased victim's immediate family the opportunity to present an impact statement to a court in misdemeanor matters when death occurs during the commission of a crime. Strike throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2451/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2451&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":227750,"bill_number":"HB2452","title":"Prohibiting the use of prerecorded or synthesized voice messages and establishing a do-not-call list","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate unsolicited recorded telephone calls and provide for the establishment of a state \"Do-Not-Call\" list to protect consumers from telephone solicitors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2452/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2452&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":227751,"bill_number":"HB2453","title":"Making the fifty percent discount on campground rental fees at state parks for West Virginia citizens sixty-two years of age or older 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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2453/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2453&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":227752,"bill_number":"HB2454","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 election of elected or appointed federal officers that do not hold a life term. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2454/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2454&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":227753,"bill_number":"HB2455","title":"Providing for a supplement of three percent to be paid to all annuitants of the Public Employees' Retirement and Teachers' Retirement Systems","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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2455/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2455&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":227754,"bill_number":"HB2456","title":"Prohibiting the modification of mufflers resulting in excessive noise levels","description":"Prohibiting the modification of mufflers resulting in excessive noise levels","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2456/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2456&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":227755,"bill_number":"HB2457","title":"Permitting those individuals who have been issued concealed weapons permits to keep loaded firearms in their motor vehicles on the State Capitol Complex grounds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit those individuals who have been issued a concealed weapons permit to keep loaded firearms in their motor vehicles on the State Capitol Complex grounds provided the vehicles are locked and the weapons are out of normal view.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2457/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2457&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":227756,"bill_number":"HB2458","title":"Creating a West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame at Yeager Airport","description":"The purpose of this bill is   create a West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame at Yeager Airport in Kanawha County  , subject to approval of   the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority   and a private funding commitment  .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2458/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2458&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":227757,"bill_number":"HB2459","title":"Prohibiting the stopping of certain vehicles in roadways for the discharging of passengers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the stopping of certain vehicles in roadways for the discharging of passengers. The bill excepts school buses, commercial buses and taxis. The also provides penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2459/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2459&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":227758,"bill_number":"HB2460","title":"Clarifying that probation officers are authorized to supervise sex offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that  probation officers are authorized to supervise sex offenders until a multijudicial officer is available in the probation officer's area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2460/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2460&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":227759,"bill_number":"HB2461","title":"Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for juvenile drug courts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Supreme Court to appoint hearing officers for juvenile drug courts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2461/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2461&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":227760,"bill_number":"HB2462","title":"Providing for the issuance of a special license plate for residents of the fifty-five counties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the issuance of a special license plate for residents of the fifty-five counties. The bill also assesses a special initial application fee and a special annual fee .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2462/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2462&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":227761,"bill_number":"HB2463","title":"Requiring an 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. §8A-2-4a   is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2463/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2463&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":227762,"bill_number":"HB2464","title":"Adding additional requirements to the Ethics Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add additional requirements to the Ethics Act. The bill requires public servants to disclose additional information on financial disclosure statements. The bill defines a new term. The bill directs the Ethics Commission to publish and make available to the public notice of delinquent filing of statements and to publish certain financial disclosure statements. The bill also requires financial disclosure statements to also include a spouse's identity and additional information on the spouse. The bill requires financial disclosure statements to also include the identity and addresses of dependents over eighteen years of age. Additionally, the bill clarifies existing requirements. The bill also prohibits certain public employees and servants from becoming lobbyists during and for one year after leaving state government employment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 67, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2464/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2464&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":227763,"bill_number":"HB2465","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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2465/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2465&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":227764,"bill_number":"HB2466","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   permit the temporary detention of criminal suspects by law-enforcement officers in order to determine the identity of the suspect and other matters involving the commission of a crime where probable cause appears to exist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2466/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2466&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":227765,"bill_number":"HB2467","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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2467/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2467&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":227766,"bill_number":"HB2468","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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2468/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2468&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":227767,"bill_number":"HB2469","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 per year or less, for the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2469/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2469&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":227768,"bill_number":"HB2470","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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2470/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2470&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":227769,"bill_number":"HB2471","title":"Exempting certain recipients of military medals of valor from special registration plate fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain recipients of military medals of valor from special registration fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2471/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2471&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":227770,"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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2472/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2472&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":227771,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"The \"James Paul Harrison WWII Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"James Paul Harrison WWII Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR2/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":227772,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Requesting a study of the potential of state tax incentives to benefit employers who hire persons with criminal records","description":"Requesting a study of the potential of state tax incentives to benefit employers who hire persons with criminal records","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR3/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":227773,"bill_number":"HJR15","title":"Legislator Term Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to create term limits for state senators and state delegates. The resolution prohibits persons from serving more than three consecutive terms as a state senator and prohibits persons from serving more than six consecutive terms as a state delegate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR15/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":227774,"bill_number":"HJR16","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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR16/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":227775,"bill_number":"HJR17","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR17/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":227776,"bill_number":"HJR18","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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR18/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":227777,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Designating January 13, 2011, as \"Mineral County Day at the Legislature\"","description":"Designating January 13, 2011, as \"Mineral County Day at the Legislature\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR6/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":227778,"bill_number":"SJR5","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment 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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR5/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":227779,"bill_number":"SJR6","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment 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":"2011-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR6/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":227780,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Recognizing contributions of Henry Gassaway Davis","description":"Recognizing contributions of Henry Gassaway Davis","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR5/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":227781,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Amending Senate Rule Nos. 3, 14, 15, 27 and 62.","description":"Amending Senate rules","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR6/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":228094,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Allowing correctional industries directly purchase workers' compensation coverage for certain inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow correctional industries to directly purchase workers' compensation coverage for inmates rather than having the private employer purchase such coverage. Correctional industries has the authority under current law to enter into contracts with private employers to manufacture a product and would essentially be a sub-contractor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB91/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=91&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":228096,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Relating to assignment of persons to centers housing young adult offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend current law so that this section applies to someone who has not reached their twenty- third birthday at the time of the indictment or information upon which the imposition of sentence is being suspended pursuant to this section and committed to the custody of the Division of Corrections to be assigned to a center. This bill further provides that no one over the age of twenty-five may be committed to a center pursuant to this section regardless of his or her age at the time of indictment or information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB92/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=92&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":228097,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Relating to escape from custody of Director of Juvenile Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any person, under the age of eighteen, who attempts to escape from the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services, is guilty of a delinquent act and subject to the jurisdiction of the circuit court of the county in which the escape occurred. The bill further provides that any person over eighteen or any juvenile who has been transferred to the adult jurisdiction of the committing court, who escapes or attempts to escape from the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services, shall be guilty of escape, and if the person was detained for a felony offense, shall be guilty of a felony and, confined in jail for not more than five years. The bill further provides that any person over eighteen or any juvenile who has been transferred to the adult jurisdiction of the committing court, who escapes or attempts to escape from the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services, shall be guilty of escape, and if the person was detained for a misdemeanor offense, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and confined in a regional jail for not more than one year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB93/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=93&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":228098,"bill_number":"HB2473","title":"Clarifying that fire chiefs working with paid and volunteer fire departments are employees that are provided immunity under the Governmental Tort Claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that fire chiefs working with paid and volunteer fire departments are employees that are provided immunity under the Governmental Tort Claims and Insurance Reform Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2473/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2473&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Givens"},
{"bill_id":228099,"bill_number":"HB2475","title":"Including certain records of the Division of Juvenile Services in the exemptions from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include certain records of the Division of Juvenile Services in the exemptions from Freedom of Information Act requests.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2475/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2475&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":228100,"bill_number":"HB2476","title":"Relating to imposition of sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion on incarcerated persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any employee of the Division of Corrections, the Division of Juvenile Services and the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority who engages in sexual intercourse, sexual intrusion or sexual contact with an inmate is guilty of a felony and shall be confined for not less than one year nor more than five years or fined not more than $5,000. The bill further provides that for the purposes of this section, properly administered pat-downs, strip searches or other security measures do not constitute sexual contact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2476/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2476&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":228101,"bill_number":"HB2482","title":"Changing the way that the costs 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 is collected so that it is shared by the state and county and municipality where the alleged criminal act occurs; to reduce the cost of incarceration for less than twenty-four hours to one-half the daily per diem charge; and to obligate the state to pay for regional jail operations, including labor and associated expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2482/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2482&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":228102,"bill_number":"HB2492","title":"Relating to supervision of local government offices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that audit supporting documentation relating to local government is confidential.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2492/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2492&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":228103,"bill_number":"HB2494","title":"Allowing certain vehicles 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":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2494/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2494&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":228105,"bill_number":"HB2495","title":"Relating generally to driving under the influence","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":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2495/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2495&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":228106,"bill_number":"HB2501","title":"Relating to donation and transfer of surplus state owned personal computers for educational purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a process for the donation and transfer of surplus state owned personal computers for educational purposes. The bill makes legislative findings and defines terms. The bill provides a process for the Chief Technology Officer to review the usability of donated personal computers prior to disposal. The bill also sets forth obligations of state agencies seeking to donate personal computers, the Division of Purchasing, the State Agency for Surplus Property, the State Board of Education and the county boards of education. The bill further sets forth rule-making authority. Also, the bill permits county boards of education to donate obsolete hardware and software materials. The bill establishes that neither the state nor any county board of education is obligated to repair any donated personal computer.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2501/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2501&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":228107,"bill_number":"HB2502","title":"Requiring certain boards to combine administrative functions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the combination of administrative functions of the Board of Acupuncture, the Board of Licensed Dietitians, the Board of Foresters, the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and the Board of Massage Therapy. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2502/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2502&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":228270,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Establishing Equal Employment Opportunity Office within Office of Governor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an Equal Employment Opportunity Office within the Office of the Governor. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the Legislative Oversight Committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB90/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=90&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":228271,"bill_number":"SB94","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":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB94/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=94&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":228272,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Redefining basis for disqualification of prospective jurors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace the phrase \"other infamous offense\" with those who have been convicted of any crime punishable by imprisonment in excess of one year or any crime involving dishonesty or false statement, regardless of the punishment relating to those who may not serve as jurors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB95/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=95&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":228273,"bill_number":"HB2474","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the effective dates a member may purchase credited service previously forfeited by him or her and have the credited service restored to his or her credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2474/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2474&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":228274,"bill_number":"HB2477","title":"Relating to roads and highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to create a fund for pothole repair contributed to by private businesses or entities; and to provide for recognition of the contribution of the private businesses or entities at the site of repair. §17-2A-8d is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2477/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2477&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":228275,"bill_number":"HB2478","title":"Charter Schools Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the establishment of charter schools. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2478/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2478&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":228276,"bill_number":"HB2479","title":"Relating to dental anesthesia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the certificate and permit requirements to administer anesthesia.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2479/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2479&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":228277,"bill_number":"HB2480","title":"Changing the definition of final average salary for calculating retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the definition of final average salary to thirty-six consecutive months rather than five consecutive years for calculating retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2480/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2480&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":228278,"bill_number":"HB2481","title":"Relating to elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a \"none of the above\" category on general election ballots for state-wide elections of state elected offices. It also provides for declaring an state-wide office vacant if \"none of the above\" votes are in the majority and requires subsequent election within one hundred twenty days or as otherwise determined by the Secretary of State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2481/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2481&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":228279,"bill_number":"HB2483","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":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2483/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2483&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":228280,"bill_number":"HB2484","title":"Relating to railroad employees","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2484/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2484&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":228281,"bill_number":"HB2485","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2485/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2485&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":228282,"bill_number":"HB2486","title":"Creating the felony offense of possession of one gram or more 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":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2486/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2486&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":228283,"bill_number":"HB2487","title":"Relating to the personal income tax","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. §11-21-12j is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2487/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2487&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":228284,"bill_number":"HB2488","title":"Relating to the nonpartisan elections 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":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2488/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2488&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":228285,"bill_number":"HB2489","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":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2489/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2489&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":228286,"bill_number":"HB2490","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":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2490/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2490&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":228287,"bill_number":"HB2491","title":"Permitting counties, county boards of education and municipalities to impose an additional levy","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":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2491/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2491&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":228288,"bill_number":"HB2493","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.   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":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2493/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2493&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":228289,"bill_number":"HB2496","title":"Allowing comparable credit at trade or vocational schools approved by the state board to count towards certain 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":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2496/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2496&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":228290,"bill_number":"HB2497","title":"Relating to the nonpartisan elections of Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture and justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to elect the Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Agriculture and all justices to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on a nonpartisan basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2497/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2497&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":228291,"bill_number":"HB2498","title":"Relating to the practice of dentistry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the practice of dentistry by adding two ways a dentist may be disciplined; providing the board with the authority to require a licensee have a psychological evaluation in certain situations; increasing the length of time to dispose of shares of a deceased shareholder in a dental corporation; and permitting a dental student to work in a public health setting under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2498/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2498&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":228292,"bill_number":"HB2499","title":"Establishing an Equal Employment Opportunity Office within the Office of the Governor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an Equal Employment Opportunity Office within the Office of the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2499/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2499&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":228293,"bill_number":"HB2500","title":"Relating to school personnel","description":"The purpose of the bill is to continue the bonus eligibility of a classroom teacher who holds a valid renewal certificate issued by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards if that classroom teacher accepts employment as principal or in another school or board level instructional leadership position.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2500/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2500&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":228294,"bill_number":"HB2503","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to require licensees to provide government identification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require licensees from the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to submit his or her government issued identification to determine its validity and verify information. The board may retain a copy of the government issued identification and for creation of its license.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2503/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2503&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":228295,"bill_number":"HB2504","title":"Creating the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund","description":"This bill creates the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund moneys from an additional commercial feed distributor fee assessed to commercial feed distributors  .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2504/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2504&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":228296,"bill_number":"HB2505","title":"Adding synthetic cannabinoids and hallucinogens and stimulants to the Schedule I list of controlled substances (K2)","description":"Adding synthetic cannabinoids and hallucinogens and stimulants to the Schedule I list of controlled substances (K2)","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 29, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2505/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2505&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":228297,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"The \"PFC Carl E. Talterson and PFC Joseph W. Sell, Jr. Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"PFC Carl E. Talterson and PFC Joseph W. Sell, Jr. Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR4/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":228298,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"The \"Fletcher Brothers Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Fletcher Brothers Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR5/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":228299,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"Designating the annual observance of March 30 as \"West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Day\"","description":"Designating the annual observance of March 30 as \"West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Day\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR6/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":228300,"bill_number":"HCR7","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":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR7/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":228301,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Requesting DOH name portion of County Routes 1 and 3 \"Glen Rogers Coal Miner Memorial Highway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name County Routes 1 and 3 \"Glen Rogers Coal Miner Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR2/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":228302,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Pendleton County \"Korean War Veterans Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Pendleton County \"Korean War Veterans Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR3/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":228303,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Commemorating life of Michael Edward Millner","description":"Commemorating life of Michael Edward Millner","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR7/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":229181,"bill_number":"HB2507","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":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2507/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2507&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":229182,"bill_number":"HB2517","title":"Allowing Correctional Industries to directly purchase workers' compensation coverage for inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow Correctional Industries to directly purchase workers' compensation coverage for inmates rather than having the private employer purchase such coverage. Correctional Industries has the authority under current law to enter into contracts with private employers to manufacture a product and would essentially be a sub-contractor.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2517/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2517&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":229183,"bill_number":"HB2518","title":"Relating to escape from custody of the Director of Juvenile Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any person, under the age of eighteen, who attempts to escape from the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services, is guilty of a delinquent act and subject to the jurisdiction of the circuit court of the county in which the escape occurred. The bill further provides that any person over eighteen or any juvenile who has been transferred to the adult jurisdiction of the committing court, who escapes or attempts to escape from the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services, shall be guilty of escape, and if the person was detained for a felony offense, shall be guilty of a felony and, confined in jail for not more than five years. The bill further provides that any person over eighteen or any juvenile who has been transferred to the adult jurisdiction of the committing court, who escapes or attempts to escape from the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services, shall be guilty of escape, and if the person was detained for a misdemeanor offense, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and confined in a regional jail for not more than one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2518/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2518&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":229184,"bill_number":"HB2520","title":"Relating to centers for housing young adult offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend current law so that this section applies to someone who has not reached their twenty- third birthday at the time of the indictment or information upon which the imposition of sentence is being suspended pursuant to this section and committed to the custody of the Division of Corrections to be assigned to a center. This bill further provides that no one over the age of twenty-five may be committed to a center pursuant to this section regardless of his or her age at the time of indictment or information.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 184, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2520/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2520&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":229185,"bill_number":"HB2525","title":"Relating to the practice of social work","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns the practice of social work. The bill prohibits the practice of social work without a license. The bill defines terms. The bill provides for board composition. The bill sets forth the powers and duties of the board. The bill clarifies rulemaking authority. The bill also continues a special revenue account. The bill establishes license requirements. Further, the bill provides licensure for persons licensed in another state and establishes renewal requirements. The bill sets forth permit requirements and grounds for disciplinary actions. The bill allows specific disciplinary actions, provides procedures for investigation of complaints and establishes hearing and notice requirements. The bill provides judicial review and appeals of decisions and provides for civil causes of action. The bill also establishes criminal penalties. §30-30-1, §30-30-2, §30-30-3, §30-30-4, §30-30-5, §30-30-6, §30-30-7, §30-30-8, §30-30-9, §30-30-10, §30-30-11 and §30-30-12 have been completely rewritten; therefore, they have been completely underscored. §30-30-13, §30-30-14, §30-30-15, §30-30-16, §30-30-17, §30-30-18, §30-30-19, §30-30-20, §30-30-21, §30-30-22, §30-30-23, §30-30-24, §30-30-25, §30-30-26, §30-30-27, §30-30-28 and §30-30-29 are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2525/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2525&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":229307,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Relating generally to certain county officials","description":"The purpose of this bill generally eliminates outmoded language concerning compensation of county elected officials. The bill repeals the requirement that the compensation of county court employees be in compliance with the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970. As of January 1, 2013 all prosecuting attorneys are required to be full-time while providing an exception for those currently part-time. The bill transfers some training program responsibilities and valuation classification of property from the State Tax Commissioner to the State Auditor. The bill also authorizes the State Auditor and State Tax Commissioner to establish training programs for certain employees. The bill removes the limitations on food, lodging, registration fees and mileage on authorized training. The bill eliminates the outdated property valuations used to determine the compensation of elected county officials. The bill further permits a county sheriff to turn over an impounded dog to the local humane society instead of killing it. Additionally, the bill eliminates references to a county position that no longer exists. The bill removes the limitation of the costs for the housing and feeding of prisoners in counties having a population of thirty thousand or less.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 31, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB96/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=96&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":229308,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Establishing 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":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB97/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=97&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":229309,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Allowing certain organizations use electronic or mechanical devices to conduct raffles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow certain fraternal societies and veteran's organizations to use electronic or mechanical raffle devices to conduct raffles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB98/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=98&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":229310,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Allowing workers' compensation for mental illness resulting from being victim of crime","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":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB99/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=99&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":229311,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Establishing program to promote veteran friendly communities","description":"The purpose of this bill is establish a program to promote veteran friendly communities; the bill provides that the Division of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Veteran's Council, shall establish a program to assist and encourage the development, availability and utilization of veteran friendly services, benefits and assistance available to veterans in communities in this state. This section is new, therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring has been omitted. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Interim.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB100/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=100&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":229312,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Creating Equal Pay Coordinator within Office of Governor","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. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Equal Pay Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB101/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":229313,"bill_number":"HB2506","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2506/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2506&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":229314,"bill_number":"HB2508","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":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2508/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2508&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Samuel Cann"},
{"bill_id":229315,"bill_number":"HB2509","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 consumer sales and service tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2509/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2509&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":229316,"bill_number":"HB2510","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":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2510/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2510&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":229317,"bill_number":"HB2511","title":"Permitting a county board of education to include in any revenue bond for construction projects the cost of demolition of buildings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit county boards of education to include in any revenue bond for construction projects the cost of demolition of buildings being replaced.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2511/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2511&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":229318,"bill_number":"HB2512","title":"Relating to pawnbrokers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish operating and other requirements for pawnbrokers and pawn transactions. The bill: establishes operating requirements for pawnbrokers; establishes procedures for confiscation of goods; establishes requirements for pawn tickets; requires pawn transaction reporting; establishes disclosure requirements for pawn transactions to law-enforcement officers; authorizes the Commissioner of Banking to promulgate forms and propose necessary legislative rules; and establishes misdemeanor offenses for persons engaging in the business of a pawnbroker in violation the provisions of this article and for persons using false or altered identification to pawn or sell property to a pawnbroker and criminal penalties upon conviction thereof. Article §47-26-1 through §47-26-9 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2512/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2512&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":229319,"bill_number":"HB2513","title":"Relating to the practice of pharmacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update and revise the law governing the practice of pharmacy. The bill prohibits the practice of pharmacy without a license. The bill defines terms. The bill provides for a board and its composition. The bill sets forth the powers and duties of the board and clarifies rule-making authority. The bill also continues a special revenue account. The bill establishes license, certificate and registration requirements and creates a scope of practice. Also, the bill provides for a temporary permit, establishes renewal requirements and provides for exemptions from licensure. The bill requires the display of a license. Further, the bill sets forth grounds for disciplinary actions, allows for specific disciplinary actions, provides procedures for investigation of complaints. Additionally, the bill provides judicial review and appeals of decisions and sets forth hearing and notice requirements. The bill provides for civil causes of action and providing criminal penalties. The bill also provides for privileged communication and provides that a single act is evidence of practice. This article has been completely rewritten; therefore, the entire article is underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2513/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2513&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":229320,"bill_number":"HB2514","title":"Requiring reclaimed strip mines to be populated by plants that are beneficial to the local bee population","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require reclaimed strip mines to be populated by plants that are beneficial to the local bee population.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2514/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2514&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":229321,"bill_number":"HB2515","title":"Relating to liens for assessments on common interest community real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that liens for assessments on common interest community real property take priority over sheriffs' liens for delinquent taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2515/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2515&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":229322,"bill_number":"HB2516","title":"Relating to charitable raffles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow certain fraternal societies and veteran's organizations to use electronic or mechanical raffle devices to conduct raffles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2516/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2516&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":229323,"bill_number":"HB2519","title":"Relating to qualifications of application for the position of deputy sheriff","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns the qualifications of application for the position of deputy sheriff. The bill eliminates the forty-five years of age application limit. The bill also removes two year waiting period before a deputy sheriff may be reinstated and eliminates the Civil Service Commission discretion concerning reinstatement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2519/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2519&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":229324,"bill_number":"HB2521","title":"Eliminating the requirement of serving domestic violence orders by certified mail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove language requiring service by certified mail. This will provide for immediate publication if personal service by law enforcement has been unsuccessful and will expedite service and eliminate delays in conducting final hearings.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2521/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2521&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":229325,"bill_number":"HB2522","title":"Relating to nursing home administrative appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an independent dispute resolution process for nursing homes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2522/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2522&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":229326,"bill_number":"HB2523","title":"Permitting a retired person to accept employment as a substitute teacher without affecting monthly retirement benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a retired person to accept employment as a substitute teacher for an unlimited number of days each fiscal year without affecting monthly retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2523/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2523&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":229327,"bill_number":"HB2524","title":"Relating to the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rewrite the article governing the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology to update standards and conform to current drafting conventions; and to require, after July 1, 2012, speech-language pathologists and audiologists who work in public schools to be licensed, and speech-language pathology assistants and audiology assistants who work in public schools to register, with the Board of Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology. This article has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2524/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2524&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":229328,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Designating the fourth Saturday of August of each year as \"First Responders Appreciation Day\"","description":"Designating the fourth Saturday of August of each year as \"First Responders Appreciation Day\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR8/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":229329,"bill_number":"HJR19","title":"Surviving Spouse Homestead Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to extend the homestead exemption to a surviving spouse who is under sixty-five years of age and not totally and permanently disabled, when property is owned by a husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship and the spouse who qualifies for the exemption dies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-17","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-17","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR19/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230070,"bill_number":"HB2526","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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2526/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2526&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":230071,"bill_number":"HB2528","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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2528/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2528&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":230072,"bill_number":"HB2530","title":"Requiring a study of the feasibility of consolidation of government services and enforcement of laws pertaining to the motor carrier industry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to conduct a study of the feasibility of consolidation of government services and enforcement of laws pertaining to the motor carrier industry. The bill authorizes the Commissioner to retain an outside expert consultant to advise and assist the Commissioner in conducting the study; exempts certain information received by the Commissioner from the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act; prohibits the disclosure of certain information received by the Commissioner; and provides for criminal penalties.   17A-2-10b is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2530/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2530&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":230073,"bill_number":"HB2531","title":"Relating to the regulation 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. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth the State Fire Marshal's authority. The bill requires a registration, certification or permit for fireworks. The bill establishes the requirements for a registration, certification and permit. The bill also establishes a special revenue account. The bill further sets forth the State Fire Marshal's rule-making authority. The bill provides authority to investigate complaints, administrative fines and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2531/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2531&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":230074,"bill_number":"HB2534","title":"Establishing a program to promote veteran friendly communities","description":"The purpose of this bill is establish a program to promote veteran friendly communities; the bill provides that the Division of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Veteran's Council, shall establish a program to assist and encourage the development, availability and utilization of veteran friendly services, benefits and assistance available to veterans in communities in this state. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Interim.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2534/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2534&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":230075,"bill_number":"HB2538","title":"Relating to law-enforcement certification","description":"Relating to law-enforcement certification","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2538/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2538&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":230076,"bill_number":"HB2539","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia State Police to enter into agreements for certain forensic services with the Marshall University Forensic Science Center","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Marshall University Forensic Science Center as the state designated laboratory for DNA typing, testing and research in support of CODIS and forensic DNA testing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2539/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2539&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":230077,"bill_number":"HB2541","title":"Relating to the criminal offense of robbery and attempted robbery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a crime to rob or attempt to rob a person under the pretense of having a deadly weapon. The bill also increases certain criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2541/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2541&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":230078,"bill_number":"HB2543","title":"Relating to unemployment benefits for certain spouses of military personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an individual who has voluntarily quit employment to accompany a spouse serving in active military service who has been reassigned from one military assignment to another shall not be disqualified for benefits. The bill also provides that the account of the employer of the individual shall not be charged.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2543/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2543&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":230079,"bill_number":"HB2544","title":"Relating to disposition of the remains of a deceased military service member who dies while serving","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that disposition of the remains of a deceased military service member who dies while serving in the United States Armed Forces shall be governed by the directives in the United States Department of Defense Record of Emergency Data Form (DD Form 93) executed by the service member.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2544/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2544&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":230080,"bill_number":"HB2545","title":"Requiring onsite employees at certain public works construction projects to complete an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require onsite employees at certain public works construction projects to  complete an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety program  prior to beginning work. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2545/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2545&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":230081,"bill_number":"HB2546","title":"Relating to subpoena powers for aid of criminal investigations","description":"The purpose of this bill establishes the West Virginia State Police as the entity which is authorized to issue administrative subpoenas to Internet service providers in cases of suspected child pornography; to define offenses and set forth penalties and fees. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2546/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2546&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":230082,"bill_number":"HB2547","title":"Relating to the requirements for registration and inspection of motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a certificate of inspection to identify the inspection station that issued it and the serial number of the inspected vehicle. The bill also authorizes the State Police to charge $1 per issued inspection sticker.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2547/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2547&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":230083,"bill_number":"HB2550","title":"Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the adoption and enactment of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The bill also establishes the West Virginia Council for Educational Opportunities for Military Children as mandated by the compact; establishes the membership, powers and duties of the council. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Interim.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2550/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2550&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":230848,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to apiaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Apiaries. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB102/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230849,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to inspection of meat and poultry","description":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to inspection of meat and poultry","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB103/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230850,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to general groundwater protection rules for fertilizers and manures","description":"Authorizing Commissioner of Agriculture promulgate legislative rule relating to general groundwater protection rules for fertilizers and manures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB104/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230851,"bill_number":"SB105","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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB105/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230852,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to qualifications, training and examination of licensure of instructors","description":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to qualifications, training and examination of licensure of instructors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB106/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230853,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to operational standards for schools of barbering and beauty culture","description":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to operational standards for schools of barbering and beauty culture","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB107/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230854,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"Authorizing Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB108/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230855,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to general provisions","description":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to general provisions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB109/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230856,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System","description":"Authorizing Consolidated Public Retirement Board promulgate legislative rule relating to Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB110/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":230900,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to special motorboating regulations","description":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to special motorboating regulations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB154/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=154&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230901,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to prohibitions when hunting and trapping","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Prohibitions When Hunting and Trapping. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB155/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=155&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
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{"bill_id":230903,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to board rules","description":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to rules of the board","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB157/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=157&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230904,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to continuing education","description":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to continuing education","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB158/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=158&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230905,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB159/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=159&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230906,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to examination and scoring policy","description":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to examination and scoring policy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB160/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=160&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230907,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to licensure by endorsement","description":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to licensure by endorsement","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB161/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=161&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230908,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to contact lenses that contain and deliver pharmaceutical agents' certificates","description":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to contact lenses that contain and deliver pharmaceutical agents' certificates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB162/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=162&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230909,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Authorizing Board of Osteopathy promulgate legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants","description":"Authorizing Board of Osteopathy promulgate legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB163/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=163&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230910,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Authorizing Board of Osteopathy promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for services rendered by board","description":"Authorizing Board of Osteopathy promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for services rendered by board","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB164/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=164&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230911,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Authorizing Board of Pharmacy promulgate legislative rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy","description":"Authorizing Board of Pharmacy promulgate legislative rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB165/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=165&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230912,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Authorizing Board of Pharmacy promulgate legislative rule relating to controlled substances monitoring","description":"Authorizing Board of Pharmacy promulgate legislative rule relating to controlled substances monitoring","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB166/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=166&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230913,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Authorizing Board of Physical Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to general provisions","description":"Authorizing Board of Physical Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to general provisions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB167/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=167&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230914,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Authorizing Board of Physical Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants","description":"Authorizing Board of Physical Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB168/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=168&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230915,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Authorizing Board of Physical Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to general provisions for athletic trainers","description":"Authorizing Board of Physical Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to general provisions for athletic trainers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB169/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=169&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230916,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Authorizing Board of Physical Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for athletic trainers","description":"Authorizing Board of Physical Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for athletic trainers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB170/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=170&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230917,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Authorizing Board of Sanitarians promulgate legislative rule relating to interim fee schedule","description":"Authorizing Board of Sanitarians promulgate legislative rule relating to interim fee schedule","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB171/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=171&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230918,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Authorizing Board of Sanitarians promulgate legislative rule relating to practice of public health sanitation","description":"Authorizing Board of Sanitarians promulgate legislative rule relating to practice of public health sanitation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB172/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=172&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230919,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Authorizing Secretary of State promulgate legislative rule relating to Combined Voter Registration and Driver Licensing Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Combined Voter Registration and Driver Licensing Fund. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB173/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=173&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230920,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Authorizing DOT promulgate legislative rule relating to valuation of used rolling stock and equipment","description":"Authorizing DOT promulgate legislative rule relating to valuation of used rolling stock and equipment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB174/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=174&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230921,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to commercial patent incentives tax credit","description":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to commercial patent incentives tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB175/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=175&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230922,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to exchange of information agreement between State Tax Department and WV Lottery","description":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to exchange of information agreement between State Tax Department and WV Lottery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB176/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=176&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230923,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Authorizing Department of Revenue promulgate legislative rules","description":"Authorizing State Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to exchange of information agreement between State Tax Department and Office of State Fire Marshal","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB177/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=177&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230924,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to organization and operation and licensing of veterinarians","description":"Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to organization and operation and licensing of veterinarians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB178/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=178&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230925,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to registration of veterinary technicians","description":"Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to registration of veterinary technicians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB179/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=179&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230926,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to standards of practice","description":"Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to standards of practice","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB180/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=180&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230927,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to certified animal euthanasia technicians","description":"Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to certified animal euthanasia technicians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB181/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=181&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230928,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Authorizing Board of Veterinary Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB182/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=182&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230929,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Authorizing Workforce West Virginia promulgate legislative rule relating to employer violator system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize Workforce West Virginia to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Employer Violator System. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB183/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=183&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":230930,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Relating to disposition of remains of military service member who dies while serving in military","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that disposition of the remains of a deceased military service member who dies while serving in the United States Armed Forces shall be governed by the directives in the United States Department of Defense Record of Emergency Data Form (DD Form 93) executed by the service member.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB184/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=184&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":230931,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Relating to unemployment benefits for certain spouses of military personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an individual who has voluntarily quit employment to accompany a spouse serving in active military service who has been reassigned from one military assignment to another shall not be disqualified for benefits. The bill also provides that the account of the employer of the individual shall not be charged.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB185/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=185&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":230932,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Relating to issuing subpoena to aid in criminal investigations involving certain crimes against minors","description":"The purpose of this bill establishes the West Virginia State Police as the entity which is authorized to issue administrative subpoenas to Internet service providers in cases of suspected child pornography; to define offenses and set forth penalties and fees. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB186/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=186&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":230933,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Allowing Director of Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training discretion when imposing certain penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training some discretion in determining the penalty to impose against operators who fail to provide immediate notice upon the occurrence of a mining accident and, also to provide a longer period of time during which to report an accident.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB187/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=187&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":230934,"bill_number":"SB188","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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB188/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=188&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":230935,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Creating Interstate Compact on Education Opportunity for Military Children Act","description":"Creating Interstate Compact on Education Opportunity for Military Children Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB189/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=189&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":230936,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Relating generally to estates and trusts","description":"The bill was recommended for introduction and passage by the Commission on Interstate Cooperation. 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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB190/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=190&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":230937,"bill_number":"SB191","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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB191/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=191&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":230938,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Protecting consumers from price gouging and unfair pricing practices","description":"Protecting consumers from price gouging and unfair pricing practices","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB192/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=192&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":230939,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Relating to law-enforcement certification generally","description":"Relating to law-enforcement certification generally","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB193/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=193&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":230940,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Authorizing State Police enter into agreement with Marshall University Forensic Science Center for certain DNA testing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Marshall University Forensic Science Center as the state designated laboratory for DNA typing, testing and research in support of CODIS and forensic DNA testing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB194/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=194&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":230941,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Relating to requirements to serve as magistrate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require magistrates to possess a bachelor's degree, an associate's degree in criminal justice or have at least four years prior experience as a magistrate.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB195/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=195&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":230942,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Relating to criminal offenses of robbery and attempted robbery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a crime to rob or attempt to rob a person under the pretense of having a deadly weapon. The bill also increases certain criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB196/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=196&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":230943,"bill_number":"SB197","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. The bill only applies to new employees hired after June 30, 2011. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB197/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=197&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":230944,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Requiring study of feasibility of consolidation of government services and enforcement of laws pertaining to motor carrier industry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to conduct a study of the feasibility of consolidation of government services and enforcement of laws pertaining to the motor carrier industry. The bill authorizes the commissioner to retain an outside expert consultant to advise and assist the commissioner in conducting the study; exempts certain information received by the commissioner from the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act; prohibits the disclosure of certain information received by the commissioner; and provides for criminal penalties. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB198/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=198&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":230945,"bill_number":"HB2527","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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2527/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2527&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":230946,"bill_number":"HB2529","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.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2529/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2529&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":230947,"bill_number":"HB2532","title":"Zipline Responsibility Act","description":"Zipline Responsibility Act","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2532/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2532&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":230948,"bill_number":"HB2533","title":"Requiring the identities of signatories to a certificate for a person seeking ballot access to be made public and verified","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the identities of signatories to a certificate for a person seeking ballot access to be made public. The bill also permits the Secretary of State to verify the signatories' identities if the office sought covers more than one county.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2533/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2533&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":230949,"bill_number":"HB2535","title":"Creating an equal pay coordinator within the Governor's Office to ensure pay equity among state employees","description":"Creating an equal pay coordinator within the Governor's Office to ensure pay equity among state employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2535/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2535&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":230950,"bill_number":"HB2536","title":"Creating a hunting license permitting crossbow hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a hunting license permitting crossbow hunting. 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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2536/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2536&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":230951,"bill_number":"HB2537","title":"Protecting consumers from price gouging and unfair pricing practices","description":"Protecting consumers from price gouging and unfair pricing practices","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2537/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2537&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":230952,"bill_number":"HB2540","title":"Relating to requirements to serve as a magistrate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require magistrates to possess a bachelor's degree, an associate's degree in criminal justice or have at least four years prior experience as a magistrate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2540/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2540&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":230953,"bill_number":"HB2542","title":"Clarifying requirements and procedures for access to cemeteries and grave sites located on private land","description":"The bill clarifies certain provisions related to access to cemeteries and grave sites located on private land by authorizing agents of family members or decedents to access private cemeteries or grave sites. Additionally, the bill clarifies that maintaining the grave site or cemetery includes the installation of monuments or grave markers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2542/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2542&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":230954,"bill_number":"HB2548","title":"Permitting an individual taxpayer to decrease his or her federal adjusted gross income up to $1,000 for nursing home expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit an individual taxpayer to decrease his or her federal adjusted gross income up to $1,000 for nursing home expenses for the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2548/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2548&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":230955,"bill_number":"HB2549","title":"Establishing a system of issuing all licenses, certificates or permits, required for business entities in the state, from a single location","description":"The purpose of this bill is for the Executive Director of Workforce West Virginia to establish a system of issuing all licenses, certificates or permits, required for business entities in the state, from a single location.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2549/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2549&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":230956,"bill_number":"HB2551","title":"Relating generally to estates and trusts and their administration","description":"The bill was recommended for introduction and passage by the Commission on Interstate Cooperation. 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":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2551/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2551&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":230957,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"The \"Ronald Lee Fenstermacher Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Ronald Lee Fenstermacher Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR9/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230958,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"The \"Everett 'Bud' Currence Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Everett 'Bud' Currence Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR10/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230959,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"The \"Raymon Dale Kesling Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Raymon Dale Kesling Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR11/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230960,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"The \"Senator Homer K. Ball Memorial Road\"","description":"The \"Senator Homer K. Ball Memorial Road\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR12/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230961,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"The \"Delegate Mike Porter Memorial Road\"","description":"The \"Delegate Mike Porter Memorial Road\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR13/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230962,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"The \"Senator Don Caruth Memorial Road\"","description":"The \"Senator Don Caruth Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR14/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230963,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Requesting a study of the needs, challenges and issues facing veterans returning from recent service","description":"Requesting a study of the needs, challenges and issues facing veterans returning from recent service","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR15/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230964,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Urging the Governor to include adequate funding for West Virginia Occupational, Safety and Health Act for public employees","description":"Urging the Governor to include adequate funding for West Virginia Occupational, Safety and Health Act for public employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR16/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230965,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Requesting a study of the recruitment, distribution and potential barriers of the U. S. Department of Defense's TRICARE healthcare system","description":"Requesting a study of the recruitment, distribution and potential barriers of the U. S. Department of Defense's TRICARE healthcare system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR17/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230966,"bill_number":"HJR20","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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR20/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230967,"bill_number":"HJR21","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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR21/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230968,"bill_number":"HJR22","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. This section is new; therefore, language that would be added to the Constitution has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR22/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230969,"bill_number":"HJR23","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. This amendment is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR23/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230970,"bill_number":"HJR24","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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR24/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230971,"bill_number":"HJR25","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR25/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230972,"bill_number":"HJR26","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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR26/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230973,"bill_number":"HJR27","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":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR27/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230974,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance continue studying issues facing veterans","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance continue studying issues facing veterans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR4/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230975,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study U. S. Department of Defense's TRICARE health care system","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study U. S. Department of Defense's TRICARE health care system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR5/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230976,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Urging Governor include funding in 2012 budget to fully implement WV OSHA for public employees","description":"Urging Governor include funding in 2012 budget to fully implement WV OSHA for public employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR6/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230977,"bill_number":"SJR7","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Initiative, Referendum and Recall Amendment","description":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Initiative, Referendum and Recall Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR7/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230978,"bill_number":"SJR8","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR8/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":230979,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Establishing certain requirements for pawnbrokers","description":"Establishing certain requirements for pawnbrokers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB199/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=199&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":230980,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Correcting names of state institutions of higher education","description":"Correctly naming West Liberty University","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB200/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=200&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":230981,"bill_number":"SB201","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. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes the amount of tax credit permitted and provides the tax credit to be transferrable. The bill also authorizes rulemaking. The bill further requires the Tax Commissioner to provide to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance annual reports beginning in 2013. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB201/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":230982,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Creating commission to develop pilot program to help at-risk youth","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. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB202/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":230983,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Requiring employees at certain construction projects complete OSHA approved safety program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require onsite employees at certain public works construction projects to","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB204/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":230984,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Relating to crimes using computers, telephones and electronic devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of cyberbullying by amending and clarifying the applicable laws to create appropriate penalties for the misuse of computers and mobile phones, personal digital assistants and other electronic devices to harass, abuse or threaten other persons. It includes enhanced felony penalties for convictions of third or subsequent offenses.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB213/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=213&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":230985,"bill_number":"HB2575","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, WV State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia State Police. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2575/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2575&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":230986,"bill_number":"HB2584","title":"WV Bureau for Public Health, fire department rapid response services licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fire Department Rapid Response Services Licensure. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2584/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2584&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":230987,"bill_number":"HB2611","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 Groundwater Standards. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2611/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2611&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":230988,"bill_number":"HB2613","title":"Authorizing the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Protocol for Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2613/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2613&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":230989,"bill_number":"HB2614","title":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction, law enforcement training standard","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Law Enforcement Training Standards. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2613","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2614/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2614&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":230990,"bill_number":"HB2642","title":"Tax Department, exchange of information agreement between department and fire marshal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to an exchange of information agreement between the State Tax Department and the Office of the State Fire Marshal This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2642/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2642&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":230991,"bill_number":"HB2553","title":"Subjecting certain inmates that commit first degree murder to capital punishment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize capital punishment for inmates serving a sentence of life without mercy who are subsequently convicted of first degree murder while serving their sentence. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2553/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2553&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":230992,"bill_number":"HB2565","title":"Relating to crimes using computers, telephones and electronic devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of cyberbullying by amending and clarifying the applicable laws to create appropriate penalties for the misuse of computers and mobile phones, personal digital assistants and other electronic devices to harass, abuse or threaten other persons. It includes enhanced felony penalties for convictions of third or subsequent offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2565/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2565&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":235194,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Requiring disclosure of subcontractors within certain time 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":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB203/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":235195,"bill_number":"SB205","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 under the Internal Revenue Code for federal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 172, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB205/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":235196,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Creating Office of Child Advocacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Office of Child Advocacy. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth the powers and duties of the Office of Child Advocacy and provides the qualifications, term of office and salary of its Director. The bill grants authority for the Director to hire staff. Also, the bill provides the Director and staff of the Office of Child Advocacy to investigate and monitor the Division of Child Protective Services and Division of Juvenile Services. The bill authorizes access by office of Child Protective Services and certain Division of Corrections to records and information. The bill allows communications with children involved in Child Protective Services investigations and in the custody of the division of Juvenile Services. The bill further provides for confidentiality of certain information and grants immunity to Office from liability in specified circumstances. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB206/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=206&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":235197,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Reducing consumers sales and service tax on food","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the Consumers Sales and Service Tax on food and food ingredients to 2%, beginning on January 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB207/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=207&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":235198,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Creating WV Transportation Finance Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  create the West Virginia Transportation Finance Commission. The purpose of the commission is to provide loans and other financial assistance to government units for transportation infrastructure. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB208/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=208&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":235199,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Creating misdemeanor offense of operating motor vehicle while texting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the misdemeanor offense of operating a motor vehicle while writing, sending or reading a text message by means of a wireless communications device. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB209/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=209&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":235200,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Reimbursing certain fees for course work completed by teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for smoother and more equitable processing of the reimbursement of tuition, registration and other required fees for course work completed by teachers renewing their certificates or obtaining an additional endorsement in a teacher shortage area. The current priority for reimbursement for courses for additional endorsements in shortage areas is replaced with per teacher limits on the number of courses that will be reimbursed within a certain time period and total lifetime course reimbursement","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB210/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=210&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":235201,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Relating to provisions allowing employment of retired teachers as substitutes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reset until 2014, the expiration date of provisions that allow the employment of retired teachers as substitutes beyond the post-retirement employment limit in areas of critical need and shortage. The bill also requires counties to report additional information on the number of these retired teachers and the critical need and shortage area positions filled by them to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board and state board and the dates of their notice of retirement and retirement. The state board is to include this information in its report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB211/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":235202,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Relating to employment of personnel in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to: (a) Include the school's faculty senate members on the interview and recommendation process for employing professional and paraprofessional personnel at the school; (b) authorize the superintendent to nomination of prospective graduates for employment with conditions; (c) revise the criteria for judging qualifications affecting hiring of professional personnel and consolidate them into a single list; and (d) provide an earlier date prior to the instructional term after which professional personnel, autism mentors and certain aids, paraprofessionals and interpreters may not transfer to another position in county, subject to certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB212/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=212&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":235203,"bill_number":"SB214","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":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB214/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=214&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":235204,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Updating certain 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 Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meanings under the Internal Revenue Code for federal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 169, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB215/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=215&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":235205,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Modifying \"imminent danger to physical well-being of a child\" definition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of \"imminent danger to the physical well-being of the child\" with regard to child abuse and neglect to include alcohol and substance abuse on the part of th parent or parents.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB216/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=216&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":235206,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Relating to confidentiality of certain information provided to Insurance Commissioner","description":"The bill provides that certain information submitted by insurance companies to the insurance commissioner is confidential and exempt from the freedom of information disclosure requirements. The bill provides those documents may not be subject to subpoena or discoverable in a private civil action. The bill also authorizes rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB217/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=217&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":235207,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Requiring insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders. The bill also ensures any limitations to coverage does not conflict with other applicable law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB218/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=218&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":235208,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Relating to maintaining solvency of Unemployment Compensation Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a mechanism for the Governor to borrow funds from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund and deposit those funds into the Unemployment Compensation Fund if the balance of the Unemployment Compensation Fund drops below $20 million and to provide a mechanism for repaying any such loans outstanding from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 178, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB219/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=219&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":235209,"bill_number":"SB220","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 Real Property Electronic Recording Standards Council 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 council will engage in a stakeholder type rule-making 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.  This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB220/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=220&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":235210,"bill_number":"SB221","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB221/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=221&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":235211,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Relating to Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the West Virginia Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System (the \"Plan\") to ensure the plan's continued qualified status under federal tax law by making an amendment necessary to comply with Section 824 of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-280) (\"PPA\"). Section 824 of the PPA requires that the Plan permit eligible rollover distributions to a Roth IRA described in Section 408A of the Internal Revenue Code. This bill amends the direct rollover provision of the plan by adding Roth IRAs to the definition of \"eligible retirement plan\" and amending the definition of \"eligible rollover distribution\" to provide that distributions of after-tax amounts may be rolled over to a Roth IRA. Srike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB222/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=222&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":235212,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Relating to civil and criminal forfeiture actions related to criminal activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a civil forfeiture procedure by which property used to facilitate crimes of fraud or traceable as proceeds from crimes of fraud may be seized by the state. The procedures and protections established by this bill include due process measures and notice requirements which are designed to protect the interests of the affected property owners, including innocent persons, lienholders and bona fide third party transfers. The bill also provides for the disposition forfeited property, and includes provisions by which for a portion of the forfeited proceeds would be applied to satisfy orders of restitution or recovery to victims of the fraudulent activity. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the Regular Session of the 2011 Legislature by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB223/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=223&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":235213,"bill_number":"SB224","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB224/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=224&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":235214,"bill_number":"SB225","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB225/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=225&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":235215,"bill_number":"SB226","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB226/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=226&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":235216,"bill_number":"SB227","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.   This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the Regular Session of the Legislature by the Joint Committee on Economic Development. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB227/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=227&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":235217,"bill_number":"HB2552","title":"Providing for a new election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Governor","description":"Providing for a new election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Governor","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2552/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2552&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":235218,"bill_number":"HB2554","title":"Intrastate Coal and Use Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Intrastate Coal and Use Act. The bill establishes that the environmental regulation of coal and certain coal products mined and used within the state are exclusively regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The bill states the legislative authority and defines terms. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2554/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2554&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":235219,"bill_number":"HB2555","title":"Establishing the offense of operating a motor vehicle while sending, reading or receiving a text message","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the misdemeanor offense of operating a motor vehicle while writing, sending or reading a text message by means of a wireless communications device. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2555/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2555&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":235220,"bill_number":"HB2556","title":"Resetting the expiration date of provisions that allow the employment of retired teachers as substitutes beyond the post-retirement employment limit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reset until 2014, the expiration date of provisions that allow the employment of retired teachers as substitutes beyond the post-retirement employment limit in areas of critical need and shortage. The bill also requires counties to report additional information on the number of these retired teachers and the critical need and shortage area positions filled by them to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board and state board and the dates of their notice of retirement and retirement. The state board is to include this information in its report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 57, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2556/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2556&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":235221,"bill_number":"HB2557","title":"Extending the time for the Board of Education of Upshur County to meet as a levying body","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the time for the Board of Education of Upshur County to meet as a levying body to present to the voters of Upshur County the question of a bond levy. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2557/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2557&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":235222,"bill_number":"HB2558","title":"Establishing the Office of Child Advocacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Office of Child Advocacy. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth the powers and duties of the Office of Child Advocacy and provides the qualifications, term of office and salary of its Director. The bill grants authority for the Director to hire staff. Also, the bill provides the Director and staff of the Office of Child Advocacy to investigate and monitor the Division of Child Protective Services and Division of Juvenile Services. The bill authorizes access by office of Child Protective Services and certain Division of Corrections to records and information. The bill allows communications with children involved in Child Protective Services investigations and in the custody of the division of Juvenile Services. The bill further provides for confidentiality of certain information and grants immunity to Office from liability in specified circumstances. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2558/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2558&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":235223,"bill_number":"HB2559","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. §16-41A-1 through §16-41A-9 are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2559/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2559&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":235224,"bill_number":"HB2560","title":"Relating to the employment of personnel in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to: (a) Include the school's faculty senate members on the interview and recommendation process for employing professional and paraprofessional personnel at the school; (b) authorize the superintendent to nomination of prospective graduates for employment with conditions; (c) revise the criteria for judging qualifications affecting hiring of professional personnel and consolidate them into a single list; and (d) provide an earlier date prior to the instructional term after which professional personnel, autism mentors and certain aids, paraprofessionals and interpreters may not transfer to another position in county, subject to certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2560/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2560&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":235225,"bill_number":"HB2561","title":"Creating the West Virginia Transportation Finance Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Transportation Finance Commission. The purpose of the commission is to provide loans and other financial assistance to government units for transportation infrastructure. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2561/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2561&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":235226,"bill_number":"HB2562","title":"Relating to the State Athletic Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the authority and structure of the Athletic Commission. The Athletic Commission is moved under the Lottery Commission to assist in administrative functions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2562/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2562&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":235227,"bill_number":"HB2563","title":"Relating to reimbursement of tuition, registration and other required fees for course work completed by teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for smoother and more equitable processing of the reimbursement of tuition, registration and other required fees for course work completed by teachers renewing their certificates or obtaining an additional endorsement in a teacher shortage area. The current priority for reimbursement for courses for additional endorsements in shortage areas is replaced with per teacher limits on the number of courses that will be reimbursed within a certain time period and total lifetime course reimbursement","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2563/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2563&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":235228,"bill_number":"HB2564","title":"Designating the first Thursday in May the West Virginia Day of Prayer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the first Thursday of May the West Virginia Day of Prayer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2564/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2564&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":235229,"bill_number":"HB2566","title":"Veterinary Medicine, schedule of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine 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":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2566/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2566&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235230,"bill_number":"HB2567","title":"WorkForce West Virginia, rule for employer violator system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize Workforce West Virginia to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Employer Violator System. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2626","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2567/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2567&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235231,"bill_number":"HB2568","title":"Agriculture, inspection of meat and poultry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Inspection of Meat and Poultry. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2568/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2568&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235232,"bill_number":"HB2569","title":"Agriculture, general groundwater protection rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to General Groundwater Protection Rules for Fertilizers and Manures. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2569/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2569&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235233,"bill_number":"HB2570","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":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2570/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2570&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235234,"bill_number":"HB2571","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, general provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to General Provisions. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2571/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2571&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235235,"bill_number":"HB2572","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, teachers' defined contribution system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Teachers' Defined Contribution System. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2572/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2572&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235236,"bill_number":"HB2573","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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2573/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2573&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235237,"bill_number":"HB2574","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, refund, reinstatement, retroactive service, loan and employer error interest factors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Refund, Reinstatement, Retroactive Service, Loan and Employer Error Interest Factors. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2574/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2574&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235238,"bill_number":"HB2576","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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2576/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2576&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235239,"bill_number":"HB2577","title":"DEP-air quality, permits for construction and major modification of major stationary sources of air pollution","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Permits for Construction and Major Modification of Major Stationary Sources of Air Pollution Which Cause or Contribute to Nonattainment. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2577/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2577&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235240,"bill_number":"HB2578","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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2578/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2578&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235241,"bill_number":"HB2579","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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2579/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2579&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235242,"bill_number":"HB2580","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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2580/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2580&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235243,"bill_number":"HB2581","title":"DEP-water resources, requirements governing water quality standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements Governing Water Quality Standards. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2581/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2581&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235244,"bill_number":"HB2582","title":"WV Bureau for Public Health, specialized multipatient medical transport","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Specialized Multipatient Medical Transport. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2582/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2582&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235245,"bill_number":"HB2583","title":"WV Bureau for Public Health, public water systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Public Water Systems. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2583/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2583&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235246,"bill_number":"HB2585","title":"WV Bureau for Public Health, cancer 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 Cancer Registry. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2585/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2585&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235247,"bill_number":"HB2586","title":"Authorizing the Department of Transportation to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Use of State Road Rights of Way and Adjacent Areas. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2586/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2586&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235248,"bill_number":"HB2587","title":"Highways, transportation of hazardous waste","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2586","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2587/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2587&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235249,"bill_number":"HB2588","title":"Insurance Commission, suitability in annuity transactions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Suitability in Annuity Transactions. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2588/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2588&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235250,"bill_number":"HB2589","title":"Insurance Commission, actuarial opinion and memorandum rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Actuarial Opinion and Memorandum. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2589/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2589&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235251,"bill_number":"HB2590","title":"Insurance Commission, credit personal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Credit Personal Property. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2590/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2590&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235252,"bill_number":"HB2591","title":"Insurance Commission, valuation of life insurance companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Valuation of Life Insurance Companies. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2591/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2591&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235253,"bill_number":"HB2592","title":"Insurance Commission, recognition of preferred mortality tables","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Recognition of Preferred Mortality Tables for Use in Determining Minimum Reserve Liabilities. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2592/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2592&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235254,"bill_number":"HB2593","title":"Insurance Commission, professional employer organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Professional Employer Organizations. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2593/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2593&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235255,"bill_number":"HB2594","title":"Insurance Commission, HMO point of service option","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Health Maintenance Organization Point of Service Option. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2594/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2594&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235256,"bill_number":"HB2595","title":"Natural Resources, prohibitions when hunting and trapping","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Prohibitions When Hunting and Trapping. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2626","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2595/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2595&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235257,"bill_number":"HB2596","title":"Natural Resources, general hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to General Hunting. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2626","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2596/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2596&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235258,"bill_number":"HB2597","title":"Pharmacy, board of pharmacy rules regarding licensure and practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensure and the Practice of Pharmacy. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2597/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2597&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235259,"bill_number":"HB2598","title":"Pharmacy, controlled substances monitoring","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Controlled Substances Monitoring. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2598/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2598&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235260,"bill_number":"HB2599","title":"Physical Therapy, fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2599/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2599&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235261,"bill_number":"HB2600","title":"Sanitarians, interim fee schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Board of Sanitarians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to an Interim Fee Schedule. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2600/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2600&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235262,"bill_number":"HB2601","title":"Sanitarians, rules governing the practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Board of Sanitarians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Practice of Public Health Sanitation. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2601/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2601&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235263,"bill_number":"HB2602","title":"Secretary of State, combined voter registration and driver licensing fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Combined Voter Registration and Driver Licensing Fund. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2602/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2602&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235264,"bill_number":"HB2603","title":"State Rail Authority, valuation used in 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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2586","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2603/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2603&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235265,"bill_number":"HB2604","title":"Tax Department, exchange of information agreement between department and lottery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to an exchange of information agreement between the State Tax Department and the West Virginia Lottery. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2604/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2604&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235266,"bill_number":"HB2605","title":"Agriculture, apiary rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Apiaries. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2605/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2605&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235267,"bill_number":"HB2606","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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2606/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2606&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235268,"bill_number":"HB2607","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, qualifications, training, examination 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 of Licensure of Instructors. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2607/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2607&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235269,"bill_number":"HB2608","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, operational standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Operational Standards for Schools of Barbering and Beauty Culture. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2608/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2608&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235270,"bill_number":"HB2609","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":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2609/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2609&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235271,"bill_number":"HB2610","title":"DEP - water and waste management, 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":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2610/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2610&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235272,"bill_number":"HB2612","title":"Ethics Commission, forms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Forms. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2612/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2612&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235273,"bill_number":"HB2615","title":"Health and Human Resources, requirements for licensure of nonprofit corporations for conservator service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Requirements for Licensure of Nonprofit Corporations for Conservator Service. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2615/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2615&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235274,"bill_number":"HB2616","title":"Health Care Authority, certificate of need rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Health Care Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Certificates of Need. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2616/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2616&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235275,"bill_number":"HB2617","title":"WV Bureau for Public Health, food manufacturing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Food Manufacturing Facilities. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2617/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2617&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235276,"bill_number":"HB2618","title":"WV Bureau for Public Health, maternal risk screening","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Maternal Risk Screening. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2618/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2618&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235277,"bill_number":"HB2619","title":"Highways, community empowerment transportation act program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Community Empowerment Transportation Act Program. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2586","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2619/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2619&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235278,"bill_number":"HB2620","title":"Insurance Commission, insurance adjusters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Insurance Adjusters. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2620/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2620&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235279,"bill_number":"HB2621","title":"Insurance Commission, long-term care insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Long-term Care Insurance. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2621/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2621&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235280,"bill_number":"HB2622","title":"Insurance Commission, property and casualty actuarial opinion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Property and Casualty Actuarial Opinions. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2622/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2622&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235281,"bill_number":"HB2623","title":"Insurance Commission, credit life insurance, credit accident and sickness insurance, credit unemployment insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Credit Life Insurance, Credit Accident and Sickness Insurance and Credit Unemployment Insurance. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2623/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2623&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235282,"bill_number":"HB2624","title":"Insurance Commission, self-insurance pools for political subdivisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Self- insurance Pools for Political Subdivisions. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2624/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2624&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235283,"bill_number":"HB2625","title":"Labor, elevator safety act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Elevator Safety Act. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2626","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2625/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2625&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235284,"bill_number":"HB2626","title":"Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Supervision of Elevator Mechanics and Apprentices. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 115, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2626/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2626&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235285,"bill_number":"HB2627","title":"Labor, crane operator certification act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Crane Operator Certification Act. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2626","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2627/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2627&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235286,"bill_number":"HB2628","title":"Labor, crane operator certification act - practical examination","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Crane Operator Certification Act - Practical Examination. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2626","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2628/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2628&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235287,"bill_number":"HB2629","title":"Natural Resources, special motorboating regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Special Motorboating Regulations. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2626","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2629/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2629&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235288,"bill_number":"HB2630","title":"Optometry, rules of the board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Rules of the Board. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2630/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2630&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235289,"bill_number":"HB2631","title":"Optometry, continuing education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2631/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2631&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235290,"bill_number":"HB2632","title":"Optometry, schedule of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry 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":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2632/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2632&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235291,"bill_number":"HB2633","title":"Optometry, examination and scoring policy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to an Examination and Scoring Policy. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2633/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2633&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235292,"bill_number":"HB2634","title":"Optometry, licensure by endorsement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensure by Endorsement. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2634/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2634&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235293,"bill_number":"HB2635","title":"Optometry, contact lenses that contain and deliver pharmaceutical agents certificate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Contact Lenses That Contain and Deliver Pharmaceutical Agents Certificates. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2635/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2635&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235294,"bill_number":"HB2636","title":"Osteopathy, physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Osteopathic Physician Assistants. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2636/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2636&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235295,"bill_number":"HB2637","title":"Osteopathy, fees","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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2637/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2637&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235296,"bill_number":"HB2638","title":"Physical Therapy, general provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to General Provisions. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2638/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2638&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235297,"bill_number":"HB2639","title":"Authorizing miscellaneous boards and agencies to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to General Provisions for Athletic Trainers. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2639/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2639&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235298,"bill_number":"HB2640","title":"Physical Therapy, fees for athletic trainers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Athletic Trainers. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2640/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2640&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235299,"bill_number":"HB2641","title":"Tax Department, commercial patent incentives 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 Commercial Patent Incentives Tax Credit. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2641/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2641&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235300,"bill_number":"HB2643","title":"Veterinary Medicine, organization and operation and licensing of veterinarians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Organization and Operation and Licensing of Veterinarians. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2643/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2643&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235301,"bill_number":"HB2644","title":"Veterinary Medicine, registration of technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Registration of Veterinary Technicians. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2644/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2644&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235302,"bill_number":"HB2645","title":"Veterinary Medicine, standards of practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards of Practice. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2645/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2645&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235303,"bill_number":"HB2646","title":"Veterinary Medicine, certified animal euthanasia technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2646/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2646&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235304,"bill_number":"HB2647","title":"Motor Vehicles, inspection manual","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2586","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2647/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2647&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":235305,"bill_number":"HB2648","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 51, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2648/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2648&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":235306,"bill_number":"HB2649","title":"Reducing the consumers sales and service tax on sales, purchases and uses of food","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the Consumers Sales and Service Tax on food and food ingredients to 2%, beginning on January 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Motion to lay over motion to discharge committee adopted (Roll No. 152)","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2649/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2649&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":235307,"bill_number":"HB2650","title":"Updating the meaning of federal taxable income and certain other terms","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 under the Internal Revenue Code for federal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2650/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2650&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":235308,"bill_number":"HB2651","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2651/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2651&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":235309,"bill_number":"HB2652","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2652/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2652&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":235310,"bill_number":"HB2653","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2653/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2653&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":235311,"bill_number":"HB2654","title":"Prohibiting lottery from 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. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2654/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2654&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":235312,"bill_number":"HB2655","title":"Abolishing the business and franchise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the business franchise tax effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2655/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2655&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":235313,"bill_number":"HB2656","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2656/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2656&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":235314,"bill_number":"HB2657","title":"West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2657/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2657&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":235315,"bill_number":"HB2658","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, 2011. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2658/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2658&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":235316,"bill_number":"HB2659","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2659/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2659&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":235317,"bill_number":"HB2660","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2660/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2660&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":235318,"bill_number":"HB2661","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, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2661/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2661&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":235319,"bill_number":"HB2662","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2662/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2662&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":235320,"bill_number":"HB2663","title":"Relating to public service commissioners presiding at hearings","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 146, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2663/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2663&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":235321,"bill_number":"HB2664","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2664/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2664&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":235322,"bill_number":"HB2665","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2665/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2665&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":235323,"bill_number":"HB2666","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2666/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2666&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":235324,"bill_number":"HB2667","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 change the composition of the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board and to require the board to have a quorum of five members present at any public hearing conducted by the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2667/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2667&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":235325,"bill_number":"HB2668","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2668/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2668&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":235326,"bill_number":"HB2669","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2669/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2669&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":235327,"bill_number":"HB2670","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2670/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2670&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":235328,"bill_number":"HB2671","title":"Providing a corporate tax credit for qualified health insurance policies","description":"Providing a corporate tax credit for qualified health insurance policies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2671/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2671&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":235329,"bill_number":"HB2672","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2672/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2672&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":235331,"bill_number":"HB2673","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2673/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2673&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":235333,"bill_number":"HB2674","title":"Allowing a disabled veteran one additional license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow disabled veterans an additional license plate. The bill also makes stylistic changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2674/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2674&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":235334,"bill_number":"HB2675","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2675/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2675&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":235336,"bill_number":"HB2676","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2676/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2676&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":235338,"bill_number":"HB2677","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2677/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2677&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":235340,"bill_number":"HB2678","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2678/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2678&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":235342,"bill_number":"HB2679","title":"Increasing penalties for failing to report child abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase criminal penalties for failing to report child abuse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2679/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2679&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":235344,"bill_number":"HB2680","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2680/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2680&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":235347,"bill_number":"HB2681","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. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2681/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2681&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":235349,"bill_number":"HB2682","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. §15-2-5a   has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2682/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2682&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":235351,"bill_number":"HB2683","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 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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2683/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2683&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":235353,"bill_number":"HB2684","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2684/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2684&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":235356,"bill_number":"HB2685","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2685/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2685&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":235358,"bill_number":"HB2686","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2686/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2686&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":235360,"bill_number":"HB2687","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2687/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2687&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":235362,"bill_number":"HB2688","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2688/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2688&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":235365,"bill_number":"HB2689","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":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2689/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2689&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":235366,"bill_number":"HB2690","title":"Reverting the 911 fee on wireless telephones from three dollars to seventy-five cents","description":"Reverting the 911 fee on wireless telephones from three dollars to seventy-five cents","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2690/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2690&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wells"},
{"bill_id":235368,"bill_number":"HB2691","title":"Maintaining solvency of the Unemployment Compensation Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a mechanism for the Governor to borrow funds from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund and deposit those funds into the Unemployment Compensation Fund if the balance of the Unemployment Compensation Fund drops below $20 million and to provide a mechanism for repaying any such loans outstanding from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2691/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2691&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":235370,"bill_number":"HB2692","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 Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meanings under the Internal Revenue Code for federal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2692/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2692&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":235372,"bill_number":"HB2693","title":"Requiring insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders. The bill also ensures any limitations to coverage does not conflict with other applicable law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 13, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2693/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2693&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":235375,"bill_number":"HB2694","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Select Committee on Minority Issues.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2694/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2694&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":235377,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"The \"SP4 Loyd Eugene Robinson Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"SP4 Loyd Eugene Robinson Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR18/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":235379,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"The \"Capt. Jackie Lee Dickens, USAF, and PFC. Kent Howell, USMC, Memorial Highway\"","description":"The \"Capt. Jackie Lee Dickens, USAF, and PFC. Kent Howell, USMC, Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR19/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":235381,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Designating January 20, 2011, as \"Generation West Virginia Day\"","description":"Designating January 20, 2011, as \"Generation West Virginia Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR7/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":235383,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Designating Janaury 20, 2011, as \"Professional Counselor's Day\"","description":"Designating Janaury 20, 2011, as \"Professional Counselor's Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR8/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":235385,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Recognizing the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National MS Society","description":"Recognizing the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National MS Society","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR9/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":235387,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Authorizing payment of supplies, services, printing and other expenses","description":"Authorizing payment of supplies, services, printing and other expenses","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR7/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":235389,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Designating January 20, 2011, as \"Generation West Virginia Day\" at the Legislature","description":"Designating January 20, 2011, as \"Generation West Virginia Day\" at the Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR8/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":235391,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Designating January 20, 2011, as \"Professional Counselor Day\" at the Legislature","description":"Designating January 20, 2011, as \"Professional Counselor Day\" at the Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR9/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":235393,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Urging U. S. EPA reconsider January 13, 2011, action to veto permit issued by U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for Spruce Mine","description":"Urging U. S. EPA reconsider January 13, 2011, action to veto permit issued by U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for Spruce Mine","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR10/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":237008,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Creating Local Solution Dropout Prevention and Recovery Innovation Zone Act","description":"Creating Local Solution Dropout Prevention and Recovery Act","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB228/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=228&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":237009,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Creating Math and Science Teacher Loan Assistance Program","description":"Creating Math and Science Teacher Loan Assistance Program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB229/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=229&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":237010,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Relating to plans administered by Consolidated Public Retirement Board","description":"Relating to plans administered by Consolidated Public Retirement Board","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB230/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=230&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":237011,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Relating to elevator workers' licensure exemptions","description":"Relating to elevator workers' licensure exemptions","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB231/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=231&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":237012,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Authorizing Boone County Commission transfer title and interests in Boone Memorial Hospital","description":"Authorizing Boone County Commission transfer title and interests in Boone Memorial Hospital","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB232/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=232&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":237013,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Establishing modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for recent graduates of higher education institutions","description":"Establishing tax credit for repayment of certain student loans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB233/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=233&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":237014,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Revising Municipal Economic Opportunity Development District Act","description":"Revising Municipal Economic Opportunity Development District Act","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB234/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=234&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":237015,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Revising County Economic Opportunity Development District Act","description":"Revising County Economic Opportunity Development District Act","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB235/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=235&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":237016,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Providing for annual evaluation of professional personnel in public schools","description":"Providing for annual evaluation of professional personnel in public schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB236/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=236&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":237017,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Relating to improvement of schools and school districts","description":"Relating to improvement of schools and school districts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB237/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=237&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":237018,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Redesignating Division of Veterans' Affairs as Department of Veterans' Assistance","description":"Redesignating Division of Veterans' Affairs as Department of Veteran's Assistance","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 157, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB238/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=238&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":237019,"bill_number":"HB2695","title":"Relating to the educational broadcasting authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the Educational Broadcasting Authority's power to engage in fundraising activities with certain private nonprofit corporations, to clarify the organizational structure of the authority, to exempt the names of private donors from disclosure, to delete outdated language and to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 68, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2695/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2695&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":237020,"bill_number":"HB2696","title":"Authorizing the county commission of Boone County to transfer its title and interests in the Boone Memorial Hospital","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the county commission of Boone County to transfer its title and interests in the Boone Memorial Hospital, also known as the Boone County Memorial Hospital, to the Boone Memorial Hospital, Incorporated, a West Virginia private, nonprofit corporation for the continued public use of providing needed health care in a cost-effective manner.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 186, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2696/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2696&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":237021,"bill_number":"HB2697","title":"Updating the recordkeeping requirements of municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the recordkeeping requirements of municipalities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2697/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2697&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":237022,"bill_number":"HB2698","title":"Requiring a nonbinding referendum in the counties of Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson to determine their desire to secede from West Virginia and become a part of Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requiring a nonbinding referendum in the counties of Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson to determine their desire to secede from West Virginia and become a part of Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2698/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2698&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":237023,"bill_number":"HB2699","title":"Relating to 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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2699/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2699&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":237024,"bill_number":"HB2700","title":"Relating to elevator safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt federal employees from the elevator worker's licensure requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2700/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2700&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":237025,"bill_number":"HB2701","title":"Granting county commissions with the plenary power and authority to establish a vacant building registration program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant county commissions with the plenary power and authority to establish by ordinance vacant building registration programs; setting forth procedures for administration and enforcement of those programs. §7-1-3pp is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2701/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2701&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":237026,"bill_number":"HB2702","title":"Creating an annual exemption for clothing, footwear and school supplies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an annual exemption for clothing, footwear and school supplies. Strike-thought indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2702/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2702&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Meshea Poore"},
{"bill_id":237027,"bill_number":"HB2703","title":"Relating to qualifications of members of certain county commissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit individuals appointed commissioners of the Policemen's Civil Service Commission, the Firemen's Civil Service Commission and the civil service commissions of the counties from being a member of the immediate family of any person appointing him or her to that commission. The bill also prohibits individuals who have been convicted of a felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude from serving as a commissioner. The bill also requires those commissioners to reside in the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2703/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2703&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":237028,"bill_number":"HB2704","title":"Adding to the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add to the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying and require a child to attend two months of counseling provided by a school if he or she is found to be bullying a fellow student. This bill also prescribes punishment for failure to comply with the counseling requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2704/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2704&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Meshea Poore"},
{"bill_id":237029,"bill_number":"HB2705","title":"West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt firearms, firearms accessories and ammunition from federal regulation if it is sold and maintained in the State of West Virginia. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2705/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2705&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":237030,"bill_number":"HB2706","title":"Allowing county commissions to use 911 fees to provide financial assistance to a countywide emergency ambulance service authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissions to use 911 fees to provide financial assistance to a countywide emergency ambulance service authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2706/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2706&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":237031,"bill_number":"HB2707","title":"Expanding the definition of \"imminent danger to the physical well-being of the child\" with regard to child abuse and neglect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of \"imminent danger to the physical well-being of the child\" with regard to child abuse and neglect to include alcohol and substance abuse on the part of th parent or parents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2707/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2707&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":237032,"bill_number":"HB2708","title":"Removing a twelve-month limitation for certain agreements between or among law- enforcement agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove a twelve-month limitation for certain agreements between or among law-enforcement agencies to remain in effect. The bill also permits agreements between or among different law-enforcement agencies to remain in effect unless terminated.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2708/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2708&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":237033,"bill_number":"HB2709","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 these contracts to extend fifteen years.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2709/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2709&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":237034,"bill_number":"HB2710","title":"Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","description":"Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2710/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2710&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":237035,"bill_number":"HB2711","title":"Relating to the adoption of the 2008 National Electric Code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for adoption of the 2011 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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2711/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2711&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":237036,"bill_number":"HB2712","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2712/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2712&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":237037,"bill_number":"HB2713","title":"Relating to civil and criminal forfeiture actions related to criminal activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a civil forfeiture procedure by which property used to facilitate crimes of fraud or traceable as proceeds from crimes of fraud may be seized by the state. The procedures and protections established by this bill include due process measures and notice requirements which are designed to protect the interests of the affected property owners, including innocent persons, lienholders and bona fide third party transfers. The bill also provides for the disposition forfeited property, and includes provisions by which for a portion of the forfeited proceeds would be applied to satisfy orders of restitution or recovery to victims of the fraudulent activity. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the Regular Session of the 2011 Legislature by the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2713/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2713&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":237038,"bill_number":"HB2714","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. §27-1A-11a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2714/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2714&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":237039,"bill_number":"HB2715","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2715/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2715&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":237040,"bill_number":"HB2716","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2716/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2716&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":237041,"bill_number":"HB2717","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2717/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2717&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":237042,"bill_number":"HB2718","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2718/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2718&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":237043,"bill_number":"HB2719","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2719/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2719&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":237044,"bill_number":"HB2720","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2720/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2720&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":237045,"bill_number":"HB2721","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2721/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2721&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":237046,"bill_number":"HB2722","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2722/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2722&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":237047,"bill_number":"HB2723","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. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2723/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2723&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":237048,"bill_number":"HB2724","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2724/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2724&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":237049,"bill_number":"HB2725","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2725/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2725&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":237050,"bill_number":"HB2726","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2726/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2726&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":237051,"bill_number":"HB2727","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. §11-21-12j is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2727/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2727&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":237052,"bill_number":"HB2728","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 Neighborhood Crime Watch Members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2728/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2728&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":237053,"bill_number":"HB2729","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2729/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2729&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":237054,"bill_number":"HB2730","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2730/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2730&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":237055,"bill_number":"HB2731","title":"Authorizing a tax credit for new teachers in critical needs areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a tax credit for new teachers in critical needs areas. It requires the State Board of Education to determine standards defining \"critical needs areas\" in both subject areas and geographic areas. The tax credit for the first three years of employment in such an area shall equal the teachers' liability for personal income taxes. If the teacher continues to teach in a critical needs area for another five years, the tax credit is equal to fifty percent of the tax liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2731/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2731&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":237056,"bill_number":"HB2732","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2732/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2732&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":237057,"bill_number":"HB2733","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":"The purpose of this bill is to 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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2733/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2733&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":237058,"bill_number":"HB2734","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2734/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2734&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":237059,"bill_number":"HB2735","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2735/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2735&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":237060,"bill_number":"HB2736","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2736/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2736&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":237061,"bill_number":"HB2737","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2737/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2737&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":237062,"bill_number":"HB2738","title":"Creating the math and science teacher loan assistance program","description":"Creating the math and science teacher loan assistance program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2738/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2738&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":237063,"bill_number":"HB2739","title":"Local Solution Dropout Prevention and Recovery Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Local Solutions Dropout and Prevention Pilot program to reduce the number of high school dropouts in West Virginia. §18-8B-1, §18-8B-2, §18-8B-3 and §18-8B-4 are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2739/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2739&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":237064,"bill_number":"HB2740","title":"Making covenants that restrict the installation or use of solar energy systems unenforceable","description":"Making covenants that restrict the installation or use of solar energy systems unenforceable","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2740/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2740&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":237065,"bill_number":"HB2741","title":"Exempting the construction or addition of active solar energy systems from real and personal property taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the construction or addition of active solar energy systems from real and personal property taxation. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2741/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2741&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":237066,"bill_number":"HB2742","title":"Revoking certain death benefits by divorce","description":"Revoking certain death benefits by divorce","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2742/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2742&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":237067,"bill_number":"HB2743","title":"Changing the way the cost of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is collected","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relieve the burden imposed on counties and municipalities of incarcerating inmates in the state regional jails by changing the way the cost of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is paid so that it is shared by the state, counties and municipalities, where the alleged criminal act occured.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2743/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2743&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":237068,"bill_number":"HB2744","title":"Requiring recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program be issued a photo identification card","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program be issued a photo identification card that must be used when making program purchases. The bill establishes penalties for misuse. The bill also grants rule-making authority. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2744/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2744&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":237069,"bill_number":"HB2745","title":"Providing that certain information provided by insurance companies to the Insurance Commissioner is confidential","description":"The bill provides that certain information submitted by insurance companies to the insurance commissioner is confidential and exempt from the freedom of information disclosure requirements. The bill provides those documents may not be subject to subpoena or discoverable in a private civil action. The bill also authorizes rulemaking.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2745/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2745&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":237070,"bill_number":"HB2746","title":"Relating to the testing of vehicles operated by nonprofit corporations engaged in research and development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow nonprofit research corporations affiliated with an institution of higher education with programs in the research and development of vehicles, special fuels or equipment for motor vehicles to operate vehicles that have been issued special plates on the roads.   The bill   requires written records be kept. The bill provides that bonding is not required. The bill also requires the   vehicles to be insured. The bill exempts the vehicles from safety inspections, but requires the vehicles to be safe.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2746/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2746&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":237071,"bill_number":"HB2747","title":"Creating a felony offense for causing serious bodily injury to another person while driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a felony offense for causing serious bodily injury to another person   while driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs, and to establish penalties for first and subsequent violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2747/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2747&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":237072,"bill_number":"HB2748","title":"Relating to the voting period for early in-person voting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow community voting locations and shortening the time period for in-person early voting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2748/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2748&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":237073,"bill_number":"HB2749","title":"Allowing a Class IV Town be allowed to create their own charter","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow Class IV towns to create their own charter and operate in a similar manner to Class I, II and III cities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2749/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2749&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":237074,"bill_number":"HB2750","title":"Adding consideration of sexual assault in issuing an order to temporarily or permanently end a parent-child relationship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the commission of sexual assault or abuse an additional consideration a judge may use in issuing an order to temporarily or permanently end a parent- child relationship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2750/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2750&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":237075,"bill_number":"HB2751","title":"Clarifying that fire chiefs and their duly appointed officers are provided immunity under the Governmental Tort Claims and Insurance Reform Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that fire chiefs and their duly appointed officers working with paid and volunteer fire departments are employees that are provided immunity under the Governmental Tort Claims and Insurance Reform Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2751/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2751&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Givens"},
{"bill_id":237076,"bill_number":"HB2752","title":"Increasing the maximum age for persons applying for appointment for the police force in a Class I or Class II city from thirty-five to forty years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the maximum age for persons applying for appointment for the police force in a Class I or Class II city from thirty-five to forty years.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2752/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2752&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":237077,"bill_number":"HB2753","title":"Relating to the requirements for and scope of practice for registered veterinary technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to West Virginia Code §30-10-10 and §30-10-11,  clarifying the requirements for and scope of practice of registered veterinary technicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2753/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2753&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":237078,"bill_number":"HB2754","title":"Allowing sheriffs and their designees access to information maintained by the Board of Pharmacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow sheriffs and their designees access to information maintained by the Board of Pharmacy under the Controlled Substances Monitoring Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2754/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2754&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":237079,"bill_number":"HB2755","title":"Relating to mentally ill persons","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2755/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2755&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":237080,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"The \"Daniel M. Gunnoe Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Daniel M. Gunnoe Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR20/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":237081,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Declaring that February 6 be proclaimed \"Ronald Reagan Day\" beginning in 2011","description":"Declaring that February 6 be proclaimed \"Ronald Reagan Day\" beginning in 2011","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR21/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":237082,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"The \"Delegate Dale F. Riggs Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Delegate Dale F. Riggs Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR22/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":237083,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"The \"Howard 'Junkie' Masters Bridge\"","description":"The \"Howard 'Junkie' Masters Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR23/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":237084,"bill_number":"HCR24","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":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR24/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":237085,"bill_number":"HJR28","title":"Repeal of Sheriffs Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to repeal section three, article IX of the State Constitution relating to sheriffs serving more than two consecutive terms. Once ratified, this section of the Constitution would not prevent the person currently holding office from seeking consecutive terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR28/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":237086,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Requesting DOH name segment of U. S. Route 33 \"Sergeant Clinton M. Hedrick and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name segment of U. S. Route 33 \"Sergeant Clinton M. Hedrick and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR8/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":237087,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge on U. S. Route 220 in Smoke Hole, Pendleton County, \"Pendleton County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge on U. S. Route 220 in Smoke Hole, Pendleton County, \"Pendleton County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR9/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":237088,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Amending Senate Rule No. 15","description":"Amending Senate Rule No. 15","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR11/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":239934,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Extending period higher education institutes have to deposit moneys into research endowments","description":"Extending period higher education institutes have to deposit moneys into research endowments","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 86, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB239/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=239&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":239935,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Allowing Director of Purchasing Division conduct reverse auctions to purchase commodities","description":"Allowing Director of Purchasing Division conduct reverse auctions to purchase commodities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB240/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=240&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":239936,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Relating to organization and authority of Marketing and Communications Office of Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism and Tourism Commission","description":"Relating to Division of Tourism and Tourism Commission","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB241/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=241&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":239937,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Dedicating portion of coal severance tax to county of origin","description":"Dedicating portion of coal severance tax to county of origin","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB242/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=242&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":239938,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Relating to Neighborhood Investment Program Act","description":"Relating to Neighborhood Investment Program Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 132, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB243/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=243&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":239939,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Defining ownership of coalbed methane when no deed has expressed ownership","description":"Defining ownership of coalbed methane when no deed has expressed ownership","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB244/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=244&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":239940,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Relating to protection of Chesapeake Bay and Greenbrier River watersheds","description":"Relating to protection of Chesapeake Bay Watershed","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB245/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=245&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":239941,"bill_number":"HB2756","title":"Relating to the improvement 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, and increases the graduation rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2756/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2756&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":239942,"bill_number":"HB2757","title":"Providing for 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2757/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2757&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":239943,"bill_number":"HB2758","title":"Relating to higher education directed research endowments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the period higher education institutes shall have to deposit moneys into research endowments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2758/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2758&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":239944,"bill_number":"HB2759","title":"Relating to purchasing practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Director of the Purchasing Division to conduct reverse auctions to purchase commodities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2759/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2759&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":239945,"bill_number":"HB2760","title":"Revising the Municipal Economic Opportunity Development District Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the Municipal Economic Opportunity Development District Act generally. The bill enlarges the types of municipal corporations that may use sales tax increment financing to finance certain economic development projects to any Class I, Class II and Class III city and any Class IV town or village. The bill includes mining operations in the definition of remediation and includes remediation of former coal mining sites as a permissible development expenditure for a project. The bill changes the standard by which the maximum amounts of reserves that may be established in the financing of a project are measured. The bill recommends that the development office consider whether the economic development that a project enables is large enough to require that it contain mixed use development consisting of a housing component with at least ten percent of housing units in the district allocated for affordable housing when determining whether there is a pressing need for the project. The bill defines \"affordable housing.\" The bill allows the development office to reduce the minimum amount of local sales tax revenues that would be deposited into the state's general revenue fund in certain circumstances. The bill provides that the maximum repayment schedule of all notes, bonds or other instruments issued to fund projects is thirty years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2760/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2760&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":239946,"bill_number":"HB2761","title":"Redesignating the Division of Veterans' Affairs as the Department of Veteran's Assistance within the executive branch","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redesignate the Division of Veterans' Affairs the Department of Veteran's Assistance and to provide that the department be supervised by a secretary level administrator.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2761/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2761&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":239947,"bill_number":"HB2762","title":"Revising the County Economic Opportunity Development District Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the County Economic Opportunity Development District Act. The bill defines remediation and includes remediation of landfills, former coal mining sites, solid waste facilities or hazardous waste sites as permissible development expenditures for approved projects. The bill changes the standard by which the maximum amounts of reserves that may be established in the financing of a project are measured. The bill provides that the development office cannot approve a project involving remediation unless all development expenditures proposed within a certain timeframe result in more than $50 million in capital investment in the district. The bill also changes the term ordinance to order and corrects other language by changing municipality to county. The bill provides that the development office may not approve a project involving remediation unless the county commission submits clear and convincing information that the proposed remediation expenditures to be financed with bonds or notes do not constitute more than twenty-five percent of a project's total development expenditures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2762/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2762&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":239948,"bill_number":"HB2763","title":"Prohibiting the Executive Director of Workforce West Virginia from billing a reimbursable employer under the unemployment compensation law for overpaid amounts of benefits paid to a claimant","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Executive Director of Workforce West Virginia from billing a reimbursable employer under the unemployment compensation law for overpaid amounts of benefits paid to a claimant. The bill also provides that in cases where the employer has been billed and paid the bill for benefits which are subsequently determined to be an overpayment, the executive director must reimburse the employer for the amount of the overpayment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 177, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2763/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2763&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":239949,"bill_number":"HB2764","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the West Virginia Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System (the \"Plan\") to ensure the plan's continued qualified status under federal tax law by making an amendment necessary to comply with Section 824 of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-280) (\"PPA\"). Section 824 of the PPA requires that the Plan permit eligible rollover distributions to a Roth IRA described in Section 408A of the Internal Revenue Code. This bill amends the direct rollover provision of the plan by adding Roth IRAs to the definition of \"eligible retirement plan\" and amending the definition of \"eligible rollover distribution\" to provide that distributions of after-tax amounts may be rolled over to a Roth IRA. Srike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2764/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2764&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":239950,"bill_number":"HB2765","title":"Relating to the retirement plans administered by the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board","description":"Relating to the retirement plans administered by the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2765/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2765&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":239951,"bill_number":"HB2766","title":"Relating to contribution rate for 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":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2766/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2766&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":239952,"bill_number":"HB2767","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2767/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2767&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":239953,"bill_number":"HB2768","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2768/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2768&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":239954,"bill_number":"HB2769","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2769/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2769&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":239955,"bill_number":"HB2770","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2770/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2770&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":239956,"bill_number":"HB2771","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 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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2771/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2771&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":239957,"bill_number":"HB2772","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2772/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2772&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":239958,"bill_number":"HB2773","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2773/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2773&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":239959,"bill_number":"HB2774","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2774/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2774&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":239960,"bill_number":"HB2776","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2776/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2776&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":239961,"bill_number":"HB2777","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2777/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2777&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":239962,"bill_number":"HB2778","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2778/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2778&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":239963,"bill_number":"HB2779","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.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2779/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2779&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":239964,"bill_number":"HB2780","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2780/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2780&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":239965,"bill_number":"HB2781","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 all veterans of the Armed Forces or any reserve component thereof from having to have hunting and fishing licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2781/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2781&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":239966,"bill_number":"HB2782","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2782/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2782&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":239967,"bill_number":"HB2783","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 $1,000 for home schooling and $2,000 for private schooling. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2783/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2783&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":239968,"bill_number":"HB2784","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 to be deposited in the West Virginia State Police Retirement System. §15-12-2c   is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2784/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2784&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":239969,"bill_number":"HB2785","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2785/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2785&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":239970,"bill_number":"HB2786","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2786/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2786&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":239971,"bill_number":"HB2787","title":"Transferring the licensure of private investigators and security guards from the Secretary of State to the Division of Justice and Community 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. §15-14-1, §15-14-2, §15-14-3, §15-14-4, §15-14-5, §15-14-6, §15-14-7, §15-14-8, §15-14-9, §15-14-10, §15-14-11 §15-14-12, §15- 14-13, §15-14-14, §15-14-15, §15-14-16, §15-14-17, §15-14-18, §15- 14-19 and §30-18-14 are new; therefore, they been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2787/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2787&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":239972,"bill_number":"HB2788","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2788/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2788&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":239973,"bill_number":"HB2789","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2789/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2789&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":239974,"bill_number":"HB2790","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2790/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2790&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":239975,"bill_number":"HB2791","title":"Requiring the Superintendent of the State Police to implement a plan to increase the number of troopers","description":"This bill  requires the superintendent of the State Police to develop a plan to increase the number of troopers to a minimum of eight hundred troopers by July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2791/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2791&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":239976,"bill_number":"HB2792","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2792/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2792&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":239977,"bill_number":"HB2793","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2793/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2793&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":239978,"bill_number":"HB2794","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2794/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2794&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":239979,"bill_number":"HB2795","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, when so requested by the Governor or leader of either House of the Legislature  .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2795/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2795&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":239980,"bill_number":"HB2796","title":"Relating to professional licensing boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal antiquated provisions of statutes governing licensing boards; to revise orientation session requirements; to establish criteria for a quorum; to clarify who may call a board meeting; to clarify the issuance of cease and desist notices; to require boards to maintain business hours open to the public; to authorize boards to propose fees and provide notice of proposed fees to licensees, to levy fines and to hire administrative law judges or hearing examiners; to clarify law governing hearings and the reporting of violations; to require boards to adhere to ethical standards for appointed officials; to permit boards to establish a process for waiving or modifying continuing education requirements or renewal fees for licensees in active military service; and to require regulatory board reviews.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2796/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2796&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":239981,"bill_number":"HB2797","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2797/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2797&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":239982,"bill_number":"HB2798","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2798/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2798&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":239983,"bill_number":"HB2799","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, 2014.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2799/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2799&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":239984,"bill_number":"HB2800","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. §4-14-1 through §4-14-7 are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2800/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2800&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":239985,"bill_number":"HB2801","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2801/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2801&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":239986,"bill_number":"HB2802","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":"2011-02-28","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2802/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2802&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":239987,"bill_number":"HB2803","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2803/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2803&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":239988,"bill_number":"HB2804","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":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2804/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2804&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":239989,"bill_number":"HB2805","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. §2-2-13 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2805/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2805&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":239990,"bill_number":"HB2806","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 nonpublic 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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2806/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2806&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":239991,"bill_number":"HB2807","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2807/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2807&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":239992,"bill_number":"HB2808","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2808/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2808&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":239993,"bill_number":"HB2809","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2809/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2809&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":239994,"bill_number":"HB2810","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2810/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2810&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":239995,"bill_number":"HB2811","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2811/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2811&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":239996,"bill_number":"HB2812","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2812/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2812&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":239997,"bill_number":"HB2813","title":"Relating to mandatory retirement age of deputy sheriffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  authorize continued employment of deputy sheriffs beyond age sixty-five years if approved in writing by the sheriff.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2813/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2813&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":239998,"bill_number":"HB2814","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2814/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2814&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":239999,"bill_number":"HB2815","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2815/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2815&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":240000,"bill_number":"HB2816","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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2816/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2816&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":240001,"bill_number":"HB2817","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2817/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2817&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":240002,"bill_number":"HB2818","title":"Increasing the allowable expenses to be paid to victims by the Crime Victim Compensation Fund","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":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2818/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2818&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":240003,"bill_number":"HB2819","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2819/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2819&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":240004,"bill_number":"HB2820","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2820/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2820&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":240005,"bill_number":"HB2821","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2821/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2821&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":240006,"bill_number":"HB2822","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2822/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2822&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":240007,"bill_number":"HB2823","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2823/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2823&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":240008,"bill_number":"HB2824","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2824/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2824&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":240009,"bill_number":"HB2825","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. §18B-10-7d   has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2825/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2825&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":240010,"bill_number":"HB2826","title":"Clarifying procedures for protection of graves and burial sites","description":"The purpose of this 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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2826/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2826&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":240011,"bill_number":"HB2827","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2827/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2827&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":240012,"bill_number":"HB2828","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2828/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2828&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":240013,"bill_number":"HB2829","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. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2829/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2829&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":240014,"bill_number":"HB2830","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2830/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2830&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":240015,"bill_number":"HB2831","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2831/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2831&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":240016,"bill_number":"HB2832","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2832/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2832&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":240017,"bill_number":"HB2833","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2833/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2833&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":240018,"bill_number":"HB2834","title":"Relating to water pollution control","description":"Relating to water pollution control","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2834/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2834&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":240019,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Urging the U. S. Post Office to conduct a ceremony celebrating the official release of a priority mail stamp commemorating the New River Gorge Bridge","description":"Urging the U. S. Post Office to conduct a ceremony celebrating the official release of a priority mail stamp commemorating the New River Gorge Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR25/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":240020,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Designating March 30 annually \"West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day\"","description":"Designating March 30 annually \"West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR10/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":241807,"bill_number":"HB2775","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":"2011-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2775/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2775&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":243061,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Including Salem International University as eligible institution to continue to receive PROMISE scholarship funds","description":"Including Salem International University as eligible institution to continue to receive PROMISE scholarship funds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB246/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=246&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":243062,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Exempting certain construction contractor purchases from consumers sales, service and use tax","description":"Exempting certain construction purchases from consumers sales, service and use tax","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB247/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=247&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":243063,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Relating to coal slurry disposal","description":"Relating to coal slurry disposal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB248/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=248&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":243064,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Creating WV Manufacturing Competitiveness and Growth Act","description":"Creating WV Manufacturing Competitiveness and Growth Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB249/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=249&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":243065,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Making driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs and causing serious bodily harm felony","description":"Making driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs and causing serious bodily harm felony","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB250/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=250&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":243066,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Relating to alternative principal and teacher certification","description":"Relating to alternative principal and teacher certification","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB251/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=251&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":243067,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Expanding subsidy for certain enrollees in model health plan for uninsurable individuals","description":"Expanding subsidy for certain enrollees in model health plan for uninsurable individuals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB252/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=252&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":243068,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Amending insurance code with respect to holding companies","description":"Amending insurance code with respect to holding companies","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 101, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB253/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=253&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":243069,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Development Office and Division of Human Services","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Development Office and Division of Human Services","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB254/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=254&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":243070,"bill_number":"SB255","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":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB255/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=255&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":243071,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Requiring sex offenders verify e-mail and online identities","description":"Requiring sex offenders verify e-mail and online identities","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB256/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=256&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":243072,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Providing additional magistrate court clerk to Monongalia County","description":"Providing additional magistrate court clerk to Monongalia County","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB257/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=257&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":243073,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Creating Hydraulic Fracturing and Horizontal Drilling Gas Act","description":"Creating Hydraulic Fracturing and Horizontal Drilling Gas Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB258/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=258&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":243074,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Relating to state police disability examinations, reinstatement and retirement","description":"Relating to payment of disability examinations approved by Consolidated Public Retirement Board under certain retirement systems","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB259/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=259&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":243075,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Creating offense of unlawful use of wireless communication device while operating motor vehicle","description":"Creating offense of unlawful use of wireless communication device while operating motor vehicle","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB260/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=260&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":243076,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Providing for special primary and general elections to fill vacancy in office of Governor","description":"Providing for special primary and general election to fill vacancy in office of Governor","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"Tabled on 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB261/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=261&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":243077,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Making English official language of WV","description":"Making English official language of WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB262/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=262&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":243078,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Relating to special plates for testing of vehicles operated by certain nonprofit corporations","description":"Relating to special plates for testing of vehicles operated by certain nonprofit corporations","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB263/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=263&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":243079,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Regulating outdoor advertising signs containing numerical displays of lights or movable components","description":"Regulating outdoor advertising signs containing numerical displays of lights or movable components","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB264/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=264&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":243080,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Authorizing Board of Parole modify or waive certain parolee's restrictions relating to minors","description":"Relating to certain terms and conditions of release upon parole","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB265/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=265&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":243081,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Authorizing real property transfer tax collected by state be paid to counties","description":"Authorizing real property transfer tax collected by state be paid to counties","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB266/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=266&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":243082,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Increasing fine or penalty Commissioner of Banking may impose on residential mortgage brokers and lenders","description":"Increasing fine or penalty Commissioner of Banking may impose on residential mortgage brokers and lenders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Recommitted to Banking and Insurance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB267/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=267&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":243083,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Establishing driver's license restoration program","description":"Establishing driver's license restoration program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB268/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=268&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":243084,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Creating personal income tax deduction for persons who have their pets spayed or neutered","description":"Creating personal income tax deduction for persons who have their pets spayed or neutered","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB269/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=269&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":243085,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Relating to Employee Suggestion Award Program","description":"Relating to Employee Suggestion Award Board","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB270/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=270&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":243086,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Relating generally to Environmental Protection Advisory Council","description":"Relating generally to Environmental Protection Advisory Council","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB271/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=271&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":243087,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Relating to WV Tax Increment Financing Act","description":"Relating to WV Tax Increment Financing Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB272/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=272&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":243088,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Providing one-time supplemental salary increase for certain state employees","description":"Providing one-time supplemental salary increase for certain state employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB273/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=273&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":243089,"bill_number":"HB2835","title":"Relating generally to Division of Tourism and Tourism Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that Division of Tourism is a separate division within the Department of Commerce; to increase the number of members of the Tourism Commission; and to change the makeup of the Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2835/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2835&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":243090,"bill_number":"HB2836","title":"Relating to the Neighborhood Investment Program Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the termination date for the Neighborhood Investment Program from July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2016, to prevent board members affiliated with applicants from discussing or voting on proposals put forth by those applicants, to increase the amount of total aggregate tax credit certified each year from $2 million to $3 million and to increase the amount of total aggregate tax credit allowed each year from $2.5 million to $3 million.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2836/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2836&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":243091,"bill_number":"HB2837","title":"Authorizing an exemption from the consumers sales and service tax and use tax for qualified purchases","description":"Authorizing an exemption from the consumers sales and service tax and use tax for qualified purchases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2837/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2837&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":243092,"bill_number":"HB2838","title":"Relating to alternative principal and teacher certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for alternative certification for principals and allowing approved education providers to provide alternative certification programs for teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2838/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2838&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":243093,"bill_number":"HB2839","title":"Reducing the number of jurors in criminal trials in municipal courts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the number of jurors in criminal trials in municipal courts from twelve to six.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2839/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2839&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":243094,"bill_number":"HB2840","title":"Providing that all persons have the right to be free from violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that all persons have the right to be free from violence without regard to the motivation behind the violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2840/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2840&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":243095,"bill_number":"HB2841","title":"Eliminating the third offense conviction of shoplifting and its corresponding felony penalty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the third offense conviction of shoplifting and its corresponding felony penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2841/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2841&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":243096,"bill_number":"HB2842","title":"Defining ownership of coalbed methane","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define ownership of coalbed methane when no deed has expressed ownership or otherwise designated who owns coal bed methane. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2842/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2842&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":243097,"bill_number":"HB2843","title":"Relating to public records management and preservation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county government entities to offer records to the Director of the Section of Archives and History of the Division of Culture and History prior to destroying or disposing of them and to allow the allocation of funds for grants to counties for records management, access and preservation in accordance with legislative rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2843/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2843&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":243098,"bill_number":"HB2844","title":"Relating to protection of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a program to provide financial assistance to wastewater treatment facilities in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed that are required to install expensive technology in order to meet stringent nutrient standards imposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2844/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2844&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":243099,"bill_number":"HB2845","title":"Creating a senior resident lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping license that will cost $25","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a senior resident lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping license that will cost $25. Persons who are sixty-five years of age  before January 1, 2012, are grandfathered in.  However, if a person meeting the age requirement wants to purchase a XS license in order to receive the same benefit as youth hunters they will be able.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2845/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2845&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":243100,"bill_number":"HB2846","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. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2846/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2846&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":243101,"bill_number":"HB2847","title":"Relating to the State Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a beneficiary under the State Teachers Retirement System who has been approved for a retirement with a joint life annuity to convert to the maximum life annuity if the spouse dies within the first five years of the beneficiary's retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2847/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2847&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":243102,"bill_number":"HB2848","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. §6B-2-5c is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2848/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2848&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":243103,"bill_number":"HB2849","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":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2849/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2849&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":243104,"bill_number":"HB2850","title":"Alternative Coal Slurry Disposal Act","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; and create a tax incentive program for development of alternative technologies for management and disposal of coal slurry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2850/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2850&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":243105,"bill_number":"HB2851","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":"2011-01-25","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2851/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2851&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":243106,"bill_number":"HJR29","title":"The Simple Majority Local Levy and Bond Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to allow the citizens of any county, city, school district, or municipal corporation in the State of West Virginia to approve a levy or bond by a simple majority of its voters.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR29/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":243107,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Designating January 25, 2011, \"Local Economic Development Appreciation Day\"","description":"Designating January 25, 2011, \"Local Economic Development Appreciation Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR12/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244808,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Allowing Commissioner of Banking assess state banks on quarterly basis","description":"Allowing Commissioner of Banking assess state banks on quarterly basis","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Recommitted to Banking and Insurance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB274/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=274&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":244809,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Relating to certain nursing care provisions","description":"Relating to certain nursing care provisions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB275/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=275&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":244810,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Criminalizing sale and use of synthetic cannabinoids","description":"Criminalizing sale and use of synthetic cannabinoids","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB276/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=276&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":244811,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Limiting amount property reappraisal can increase over previous amount","description":"Limiting amount property reappraisal can increase over previous amount","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB277/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=277&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":244812,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Creating misdemeanor crime of unlawful restraint","description":"Creating misdemeanor crime of unlawful restraint","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB278/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=278&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":244813,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Relating to work camps for nonviolent offenders","description":"Authorizing circuit courts to sentence nonviolent felony offenders to work camps","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB279/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=279&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":244814,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Changing certain deadlines associated with employment of school personnel","description":"Changing certain deadlines associated with employment of service and school personnel","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB280/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=280&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":244815,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Criminalizing installation of certain invasive software on mobile devices","description":"Making it crime to put certain types of invasive software on mobile devices","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB281/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=281&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":244816,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Continuing Highway Design-Build Pilot Program","description":"Continuing Highway Design-Build Pilot Program","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB282/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=282&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":244817,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Creating Unintentional Pharmaceutical Drug Overdose Fatality Review Team","description":"Creating Unintentional Pharmaceutical Drug Overdose Fatality Review Team","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB283/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=283&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":244818,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Changing date of canvassing of votes in primary election","description":"Changing date of canvassing of votes in primary election","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB284/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=284&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":244819,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Extending time frame practitioners must write prescriptions on official tamper-resistant paper","description":"Extending time frame for WV practitioners write prescriptions on tamper-resistant paper","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB285/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=285&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":244820,"bill_number":"HB2852","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Tax Increment Financing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the power of municipalities to use tax increment financing for development and redevelopment projects. The bill also allows certain remediation projects to fall within the parameters of the article and provides that the Director of the Development Office must take action on applications for projects by a date certain or the projects are deemed approved by operation of law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2852/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2852&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":244821,"bill_number":"HB2853","title":"Providing for a special primary and general election to fill a vacancy in the office of Governor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a special primary and general election to fill a vacancy in the office of Governor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 62, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2853/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2853&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":244822,"bill_number":"HB2854","title":"Regarding the qualifications of paid police officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the cities to which the code sections applies making provisions regarding the qualifications of paid police officers applicable to Class III and Class IV cities in addition to Class I and Class II.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2854/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2854&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":244823,"bill_number":"HB2855","title":"Providing that the salaries for certain county officials and employees are minimum salaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the salaries for certain county officials and employees are minimum salaries. The bill provides that county sheriffs may receive additional compensation based on the previous year's tax collections in that county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2855/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2855&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":244824,"bill_number":"HB2856","title":"Reducing the days for early voting in person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the beginning time for early voting from the twentieth day prior to the election to the thirteenth day prior to the election. This will result in a loss of only five early voting days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2856/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2856&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":244825,"bill_number":"HB2857","title":"Requiring voting for at least five consecutive days during the period of early voting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require voting for at least five consecutive days during the period of early voting at locations designated in addition to the county courthouse or courthouse annex for early voting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2857/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2857&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":244826,"bill_number":"HB2858","title":"Requiring persons arrested for a felony to submit to a 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. §15-2B-6a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2858/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2858&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":244827,"bill_number":"HB2859","title":"Relating to the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the election of Public Service Commissioners for terms of four years. The bill requires 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":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2859/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2859&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":244828,"bill_number":"HB2860","title":"Authorizing the promulgation of rules by the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to the authorization of the promulgation of rules by the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to establish procedures for the investigation of child abuse and neglect investigations. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2860/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2860&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":244829,"bill_number":"HB2861","title":"Continuing the pilot highway design-build program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue the Highway Design-build Pilot Program until June 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2861/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2861&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":244830,"bill_number":"HB2862","title":"Allowing a deduction for all capital expenditures from the corporate net income tax","description":"Allowing a deduction for all capital expenditures from the corporate net income tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2862/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2862&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":244831,"bill_number":"HB2863","title":"Providing for the costs of disability physical and/or mental examinations approved by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board under the West Virginia State Police plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the costs of disability physical and/or mental examinations approved by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board under the West Virginia State Police plan to be paid from the State Police Death, Disability and Retirement Fund and under the West Virginia State Police Retirement System to be paid from the West Virginia State Police Retirement Fund.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2863/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2863&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":244832,"bill_number":"HB2864","title":"All relating to the creation of a misdemeanor crime of unlawful restraint in the first and second degree","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a misdemeanor crime of unlawful restraint and when the offender has a present or past domestic relationship with the victim, upon conviction is subject to the penalties set for the second, third or subsequent criminal act of a domestic violence offense, as appropriate.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2864/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2864&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":244833,"bill_number":"HB2865","title":"Making November 20 \"Robert C. Byrd Day,\" a legal holiday","description":"The purpose of this section is to make Robert C. Byrd's birthday a state holiday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2865/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2865&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":244834,"bill_number":"HB2866","title":"West Virginia Patriot's Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow West Virginia residents the right to display a United State's flag at their residence. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2866/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2866&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":244835,"bill_number":"HB2867","title":"Requiring DNA testing for individuals arrested for certain offenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require DNA testing for individuals arrested for certain offenses, to provide for storage of DNA samples from sexual assault victims and to provide for expungement of DNA samples from persons not convicted of an offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2867/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2867&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Sumner"},
{"bill_id":244836,"bill_number":"HB2868","title":"Requiring every county board of education to employ a nurse in each public school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require every county board of education to employ a nurse in each public school in the county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2868/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2868&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":244837,"bill_number":"HB2869","title":"Reducing rates for low-income residential customers of privately owned water utilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide reduced rates for low-income residential customers of privately owned water utilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2869/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2869&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":244838,"bill_number":"HB2870","title":"Allowing physicians to use electronic signatures for orders for patients care in or admission to long- term care facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize physicians to use electronic signatures to admit patients to long-term care facilities and provide for their care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2870/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2870&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":244839,"bill_number":"HB2871","title":"Relating to brownfield economic development districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that brownfield economic development districts must comply with local planning laws before an application for such districts will be approved.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 17, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2871/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2871&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":244840,"bill_number":"HB2872","title":"Providing civil service status for certain employees of the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that, on and after July 1, 2011, employees not presently under civil service coverage in the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority central office be placed under civil service coverage, with specified exceptions. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2872/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2872&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":244841,"bill_number":"HB2873","title":"West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act","description":"West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2873/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2873&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":244842,"bill_number":"HB2874","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":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2874/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2874&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":244843,"bill_number":"HB2875","title":"Allowing outdoor advertising signs to contain numerical content that changes no more often than once every twenty-four hours","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow outdoor advertising signs to contain numerical content that changes no more often than once every twenty-four hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2875/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2875&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":244844,"bill_number":"HB2876","title":"Expanding eligibility for subsidies to enrollees in the model health plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the eligibility for subsidies to enrollees in the model health plan for uninsurable individuals.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2876/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2876&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":244845,"bill_number":"HB2877","title":"Relating to insurance holding company systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the insurance code to adopt recent changes to the model act adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners with respect to holding companies and systemic risks arising from acquisitions and divestitures of affiliates. The bill defines terms. The bill excludes certain investments from determination of adequacy of surplus. The bill requires notice and other information with regard to divestiture or acquisition of a controlling interest. The bill also changes public hearing requirements. The bill provides standards for review of acquisition request by commissioner and establishes a process for consolidated hearings. The bill additionally sets forth standards and procedures for certain acquisitions not otherwise covered. The bill expands the types of information that may be demanded and reviewed by the commissioner. Further, the bill provides for establishment of supervisory colleges. The bill provides for additional confidentiality measures. The bill also   authorizes emergency rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2877/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2877&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":244846,"bill_number":"HB2878","title":"Hydraulic Fracturing and Horizontal Drilling Gas Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new regulatory program for gas operations that drill in the Marcellus Shale formation or any gas operation which utilizes horizontal drilling or hydraulic fracturing involving a minimum of five thousand barrels of water for fracturing a geologic formation to stimulate gas production. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the Regular Session of the Legislature by the Joint Judiciary Committee.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2878/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2878&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":244847,"bill_number":"HB2879","title":"Providing a one-time, nonbase building, supplemental salary increase for all eligible state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time, nonbase building, supplemental salary increase for state employees, teachers, service personnel, members of the West Virginia State Police and conservation officers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2879/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2879&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":244848,"bill_number":"HJR30","title":"Right to Work Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to allow the voters determine the question of the right to work in the state without the condition of affiliation with a labor organization and the payment of dues and other fees required with such affiliation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR30/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244849,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Recognizing the statewide contributions of the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia","description":"Recognizing the statewide contributions of the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR10/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244850,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Designating January 26, 2011, as \"Women's Day\" in West Virginia","description":"Designating January 26, 2011, as \"Women's Day\" in West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR11/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244851,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Recognizing statewide contributions of the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences","description":"Recognizing statewide contributions of the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR13/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246676,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rule relating to state-owned vehicles","description":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rule relating to state-owned vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB286/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=286&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246677,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Authorizing Alcohol Beverage Control Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to licensed retailer operations","description":"Authorizing Alcohol Beverage Control Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to licensed retailer operations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB287/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=287&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246678,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Authorizing Alcohol Beverage Control Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to licensing of retail outlets","description":"Authorizing Alcohol Beverage Control Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to licensing of retail outlets","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB288/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=288&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246679,"bill_number":"SB289","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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB289/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=289&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246680,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to control of air pollution from combustion of solid waste","description":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to control of air pollution from combustion of solid waste","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB290/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=290&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246681,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to explosives and blasting","description":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to explosives and blasting","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB291/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=291&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246682,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to surface mining reclamation","description":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to surface mining reclamation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB292/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=292&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246683,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Authorizing State Election Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program","description":"Authorizing State Election Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB293/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=293&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246684,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to emergency medical services","description":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to emergency medical services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB294/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=294&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246685,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rules","description":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to safety and treatment program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 110, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB295/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=295&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246686,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to oral pharmaceutical prescriptive authority","description":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to oral pharmaceutical prescriptive authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB296/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=296&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246687,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to injectable pharmaceutical agents certificates","description":"Authorizing Board of Optometry promulgate legislative rule relating to injectable pharmaceutical agents certificates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB297/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=297&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246688,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Authorizing Racing Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to thoroughbred racing","description":"Authorizing Racing Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to thoroughbred racing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB298/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=298&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246689,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Authorizing Racing Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to greyhound racing","description":"Authorizing Racing Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to greyhound racing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB299/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=299&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246690,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Authorizing Racing Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to pari-mutuel wagering","description":"Authorizing Racing Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to pari-mutuel wagering","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB300/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=300&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246691,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Authorizing Treasurer's Office promulgate legislative rule relating to establishment of imprest funds","description":"Authorizing Treasurer's Office promulgate legislative rule relating to establishment of imprest funds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB301/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=301&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":246692,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Creating \"Dutch's Law\" honoring fallen law-enforcement canines and their law-enforcement handlers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create  \"Dutch's Law\" to honor fallen law enforcement canines and their law enforcement handlers. §19-20-26 is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB302/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=302&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":246693,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Adding captive cervids to list of animals protected from dogs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add captive cervids to the list of animals for whom one may kill a dog if observing a dog chasing or harming the animal.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB303/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=303&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":246694,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Providing alternative means for initial purchaser of junked vehicles to notify DMV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for an alternative means for the initial purchaser of junked vehicles to notify the division in compliance with the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. The bill also broadens the authority of the division to affix appropriate brands to vehicles to alert consumers, motor vehicle dealers and the insurance industry of a vehicle's history.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB304/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=304&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":246695,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Authorizing county and municipal governments to levy tax on food and beverages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county and municipal government to levy a tax on food and beverages. It provides for county and municipal option elections relating to the tax. It also designates the usage of some funds collected by the tax. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB305/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=305&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":246696,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Requiring prosecuting attorneys who carry concealed firearm receive nationwide certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require prosecuting attorneys, who elect to carry a concealed firearm, to receive certification to carry a concealed firearm nationwide as provided in the federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB306/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=306&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":246697,"bill_number":"SB307","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB307/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=307&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246698,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Relating to Public Employees Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of compensation for purposes of calculating required contributions to the system includes only regular salaries, not bonuses or other one-time payments; clarifying membership in the system does not terminate upon cessation of employment with a participating public employer, but rather upon withdrawal of accumulated contributions; provide a new requirement that individuals first hired after July 1, 2011 must have at least five years of contributory service to retire under the \"rule of eighty\"; make technical corrections to the provision governing annuity options, which previously referred to members when accurate term is retirants; require retirants changing annuity options to certify that no final divorce decree or other court order prohibits the change, to protect alternate payees and other beneficiaries of the orders; make technical corrections to the provision governing disability retirement, which referred to former members, who would not be eligible for any retirement benefits having left the membership of the system; clarify that the correction of errors statute applies to both employer errors and errors of the system's administrative body; provide that the correction of an error with respect to a retirant already receiving an annuity may be prospective only; provide a system for the reimbursement of mistaken contributions that ensures the plan's continued qualified status; and make technical correction to the definition of regular full-time employment in the provision governing reemployment of retirees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB308/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=308&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":246699,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Requiring health insurance providers offer wellness programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require individual and group health insurance providers and the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency to offer wellness programs with incentives for participation. §5-16-27, §33-15-22 and §33-16-18 are new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB309/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=309&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":246700,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Making certain 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":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB310/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=310&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246701,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Designating certain hospitals as primary stroke centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate certain hospitals as primary care centers. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB311/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=311&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":246702,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Preventing reduction of disability pensions in Public Employees Retirement System","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":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB312/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=312&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246703,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Creating Spay Neuter Assistance Fund; funding","description":"This bill creates the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB313/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=313&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246704,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Creating 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":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB314/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=314&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246705,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Making funding for high school athletics priority expenditure from State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund surplus","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":"2011-01-27","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB315/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=315&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246706,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Creating WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is the codification of the West Virginia Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being. The bill sets forth its duties and powers. The bill sets forth who may serve as members and the date by which members must be appointed by the Governor. The establishes operative and reporting dates. The bill creates a special fund. The bill designates of partnership as repository of data related to substance abuse. The bill further grants rule-making authority. This chapter is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB316/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=316&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246707,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Requiring corporations disclose expenditures for political activities","description":"The purpose of the bill is to require corporations to disclose expenditures for political activities to shareholders, the Secretary of State and the public. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB317/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=317&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246708,"bill_number":"SB318","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":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB318/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=318&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246709,"bill_number":"SB319","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. §11-13BB-1, §11-13BB-2, §11-13BB-3, §11-13BB-4, §11-13BB-5, §11-13BB-6, §11-13BB-7, §11-13BB-8 and §11-13BB-9 are new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB319/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=319&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246710,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Requiring certain governmental entities and circuit courts retain biological material for possible DNA testing","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. §15-2B-15 is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB320/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=320&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246711,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Requiring insurers cover autism spectrum disorders","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. These sections are new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB321/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=321&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246712,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Including WV in 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":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB322/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=322&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":246713,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Increasing parole ineligibility period for those convicted of distributing controlled substance near school bus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the period of ineligibility for parole for people convicted of the felony offense of distribution of a controlled substance in the proximity of students waiting, boarding or exiting a school bus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB323/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=323&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":246714,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Relating to mentally ill persons","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":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB324/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=324&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":246715,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Permitting certain parolees petition court for allowance to live with or have visitation rights with child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a parolee who was convicted of a crime against a child to petition a court for a modification to the condition that he or she not live with or have visitation rights with that child. Before the modification may be approved the parolee must demonstrate the modification is in the best interests of the child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB325/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=325&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":246716,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Requiring easements and right-of-way instruments allow inclusion of fiber-optics communication conduit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require easements and right-of-way instruments for roads, pipelines, power lines, telephone lines or other manners of communications or public uses to allow inclusion of the use and installation of a fiber-optics communication conduit, or whatever current or \"state of the art\" communication conduit that is being employed at the time of the creation of the easement or right-of-way.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB326/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=326&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":246717,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Making robbery or attempted robbery under pretense of having weapon crime; penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a crime to rob or attempt to rob a person under the pretense of having a deadly weapon. The bill also increases certain criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB327/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=327&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":246718,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Relating to issuance, disqualification, suspension and revocation of driver's licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to conform West Virginia law concerning the issuance and maintenance of commercial driver's licenses with federal law and rule. The focus of these changes is to codifying requirements that CDL drivers maintain current medical certification that they meet minimum federal medical standards for operating commercial motor vehicles as well as prohibit drivers from texting when operating a commercial motor vehicle. §17E-1-14a is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB328/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=328&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":246719,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Updating provisions of sales and use tax","description":"Updating provisions of sales and use tax","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB329/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=329&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":246720,"bill_number":"HB2880","title":"Establishing forestry officers and special forestry officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Forestry to establish law-enforcement practices and procedures to address the law-enforcement requirements of the division, and to designate certain personnel as \"forestry officers.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2880/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2880&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":246721,"bill_number":"HB2881","title":"Authorizing the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses to govern the practice of advanced nurse practitioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses to govern and regulate the practice of advanced nurse practitioners. The bill sets forth the conditions under which advanced nurse practitioners may prescribe drugs. The bill removes the prohibition of advanced nurse practitioners not being able to prescribing drugs listed in Schedules I and II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. The bill removes the requirement that the advanced nurse practitioner have an undergraduate degree in the sciences or arts and replaces it with the requirement that he or she have a graduate degree from an accredited nursing school. The bill also grants rulemaking authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2881/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2881&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":246722,"bill_number":"HB2882","title":"Relating to the Commissioner's Assessment and Examination Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Commissioner of Banking to assess state banks on a quarterly rather than semiannual basis.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2882/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2882&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":246723,"bill_number":"HB2883","title":"Creating regulations for commercial dog breeding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect dogs by creating regulations for commercial dog breeding operations. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2883/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2883&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":246724,"bill_number":"HB2884","title":"Establishing a statute of limitations regarding claims involving manufactured housing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the complaint must be filed first with the State Regulatory Board and to establish a two year statute of limitations for actions involving manufactured housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2884/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2884&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":246725,"bill_number":"HB2885","title":"Allowing a guardian or conservator to be employed or in an employment contract with a behavioral health provider","description":"The purpose of the bill is to allow a guardian or conservator to be employed or in an employment contract with a behavioral health provider to provide care to the protected person under certain circumstances. Strike throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2885/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2885&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":246726,"bill_number":"HB2886","title":"Relating to the calculation of prevailing wages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the manner in which prevailing wages are determined and alter the manner in which objections are heard. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2886/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2886&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":246727,"bill_number":"HB2887","title":"Requiring health insurance coverage for eosinophilic disorders","description":"Requiring health insurance coverage for eosinophilic disorders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2887/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2887&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":246728,"bill_number":"HB2888","title":"Strengthening of protections for whistleblowers of unsafe working conditions in mines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to further protect whistleblowers for reporting the unsafe working conditions in mines.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2888/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2888&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":246729,"bill_number":"HB2889","title":"Creating the \"Jason Flatt Act of 2011\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require annual suicide prevention training for all teachers and principals.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2889/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2889&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":246730,"bill_number":"HB2890","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. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes the amount of tax credit permitted and provides the tax credit to be transferrable. The bill also authorizes rulemaking. The bill further requires the Tax Commissioner to provide to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance annual reports beginning in 2013. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2890/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2890&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":246731,"bill_number":"HB2891","title":"Subjecting persons convicted of sexual crimes to \"GPS\" monitoring for the duration of their life","description":"The purpose of this bill is to subject persons convicted of sexual offenses who are on parole or probation to \"GPS\" monitoring for the duration of their life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2891/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2891&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":246732,"bill_number":"HB2892","title":"Permitting specific law-enforcement officials access to certain confidential pharmaceutical information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit specific law enforcement officials access to certain confidential pharmaceutical information to identify unusual or abnormal drug practices of both patients and professionals. The bill also grants rulemaking authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2892/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2892&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":246733,"bill_number":"HB2893","title":"Relating to the Home Incarceration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the sentencing circuit court may transfer the supervision of a person ordered to home confinement to the probation office of another circuit for supervision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2893/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2893&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":246734,"bill_number":"HB2894","title":"Changing surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies to one percent and dedicating the money to volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to take the fire or casualty insurance surcharge to one percent and dedicated the money to the Fire Protection Fund, which goes to volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2894/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2894&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":246735,"bill_number":"HB2895","title":"Relating to sign language interpreter certification and commercial driver's license for school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is adding and changing classifications of school service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2895/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2895&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":246736,"bill_number":"HB2896","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. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2896/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2896&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246737,"bill_number":"HB2897","title":"ABCC, licensed retailer operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensed Retailer Operations. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2897/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2897&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246738,"bill_number":"HB2898","title":"ABCC, licensing of retail outlets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Licensing of Retail Outlets. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2898/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2898&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246739,"bill_number":"HB2899","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 for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2899/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2899&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246740,"bill_number":"HB2900","title":"DEP - air quality, control of air pollution","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 the Combustion of Solid Waste. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2900/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2900&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246741,"bill_number":"HB2901","title":"DEP - explosives and blasting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Explosives and Blasting. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2901/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2901&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246742,"bill_number":"HB2902","title":"DEP - mining and reclamation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Surface Mining Reclamation. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2902/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2902&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246743,"bill_number":"HB2903","title":"Election Commission, public campaign financing pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2903/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2903&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246744,"bill_number":"HB2904","title":"Health, emergency medical services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Emergency Medical Services. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2904/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2904&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246745,"bill_number":"HB2905","title":"Health and Human Resources, safety and treatment program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Safety and Treatment Program. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2905/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2905&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246746,"bill_number":"HB2906","title":"Optometry, oral pharmaceutical prescriptive authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Oral Pharmaceutical Prescriptive Authority. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2906/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2906&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246747,"bill_number":"HB2907","title":"Optometry, injectable pharmaceutical agents certificate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Injectable Pharmaceutical Agents Certificates. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2907/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2907&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246748,"bill_number":"HB2908","title":"Racing Commission, thoroughbred racing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Thoroughbred Racing. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2908/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2908&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246749,"bill_number":"HB2909","title":"Racing Commission, greyhound racing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Greyhound Racing. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2909/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2909&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246750,"bill_number":"HB2910","title":"Racing Commission, pari-mutuel wagering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Pari-mutuel Wagering. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2910/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2910&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246751,"bill_number":"HB2911","title":"Treasurer's Office, establishment of imprest funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Treasurer's Office to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Establishment of Imprest Funds. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2639","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2911/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2911&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":246752,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"The \"Fort Pearsall Highway\"","description":"The \"Fort Pearsall Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR26/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246753,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Urging the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee to approve and issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the coal miner","description":"Urging the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee to approve and issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the coal miner","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR27/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246754,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Encouraging West Virginia's middle and high schools to help promote breast cancer awareness by hosting \"pink\" sports and recreational events during the month of October","description":"Encouraging West Virginia's middle and high schools to help promote breast cancer awareness by hosting \"pink\" sports and recreational events during the month of October","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR12/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246755,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Recognizing the West Virginia Press Association on January 27, 2011","description":"Recognizing the West Virginia Press Association on January 27, 2011","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR13/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246756,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Authorizing placement of statue of Honorable Francis Harrison Pierpont at Independence Hall in Wheeling","description":"Authorizing placement of statue of Honorable Francis Harrison Pierpont in Independence Hall in Wheeling","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR11/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246757,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Designating January 27, 2011, \"West Virginia Press Association Day\"","description":"Designating January 27, 2011, \"West Virginia Press Association Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR14/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247698,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"The \"William Chapman \"Chap\" Cook and Civil War Veterans Memorial Highway\"","description":"The \"William Chapman \"Chap\" Cook and Civil War Veterans Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR28/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247705,"bill_number":"HB2941","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a special license plate for applicants who are hearing impaired","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the issuance of special license plates for the hearing impaired. The bill also exempts this plate from the minimum number of applications requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2941/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2941&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":247711,"bill_number":"HB2934","title":"Granting $1,000 annual salary increase for state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant all public employees, all teachers, all service employees, all public employee retirees, all teacher retirees and all service employee retirees a $1,000 per year permanent pay increase. These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2934/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2934&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":247715,"bill_number":"HB2925","title":"Increasing the number of magistrate court clerks in Marion County by one","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of magistrate court clerks in Marion County by one.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2925/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2925&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":247717,"bill_number":"HJR32","title":"Governor's Succession Amendment","description":"The purpose of this Joint Resolution is to change the Constitution of the State of West Virginia to create the office of Lieutenant Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR32/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247723,"bill_number":"HB2913","title":"Making a technical correction in the definition of \"eligible taxpayer\" in §11-24-11b, relating to corporation net income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a technical correction in the definition of \"eligible taxpayer\" in §11-24-11b, relating to corporation net income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2913/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2913&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":247727,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Relating to higher education personnel generally","description":"Relating to higher education personnel generally","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB330/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=330&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":247729,"bill_number":"HB2937","title":"Reducing the corporation net income tax rate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the corporation net income tax rate to five and nine-tenths percent effective January 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2937/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2937&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":247739,"bill_number":"HB2927","title":"Removing outdated language from the code and requiring a county prosecuting attorney to be full-time","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove outdated language from the code and require a county prosecuting attorney to be full-time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2927/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2927&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":247741,"bill_number":"HB2912","title":"Dedicating five percent of coal severance tax to the county of origin","description":"The purpose of the bill is to phase-in the dedication of five per cent of the revenues from the severance tax on coal for the use and benefit of counties from which those taxes were generated, and to limit the expenditure of those funds to projects through economic development authorities and redevelopment authorities; job creation; road repair; public health systems; and as pledge to the payment of bond indebtedness for projects related to those purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2912/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2912&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":247746,"bill_number":"HB2922","title":"Establishing the felony offense of causing serious bodily injury to another person by a person who is driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or other drugs","description":"The purpose of the bill is to establish the felony offense of causing serious bodily injury to another person by one who is driving under the influence of alcohol at a time when the driver's privilege to drive has been lawfully suspended or revoked for a driving under the influence of alcohol offense or the driver is participating in the Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test And Lock Program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2922/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2922&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":247747,"bill_number":"HB2918","title":"Relating to permanent business registrations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the procedure for suspending, revoking or canceling a business registration certificate. The bill permits a registrant to appeal an order to suspend, revoke or cancel a business registration certificate. The bill permits a business registration certificate to be revoked, canceled or suspended for nonpayment of property taxes. The bill also changes the sparkler and novelty registration fee from annual one to an initial one. The bill updates permanent registration language.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2918/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2918&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":247750,"bill_number":"HB2915","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":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2915/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2915&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Troy Andes"},
{"bill_id":247752,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Correcting invalid code reference in definition of \"eligible taxpayer\"","description":"Correcting invalid code reference in definition of \"eligible taxpayer\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB331/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=331&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":247761,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Requesting bridge over Greenbrier River, near Hinton, be named \"Ralph Lewis Boone Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting bridge over Greenbrier River, near Hinton, be named \"Ralph Lewis Boone Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR12/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247763,"bill_number":"HJR31","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000. However, if the homeowner's federal adjusted gross income is equal to or less than two hundred percent of the federal poverty level the exemption shall be the greater of $30,000 or fifty percent of the average sale price of homes in that county during the five preceding years, provided that the exemption may not be greater than fifty percent of the average sale price of homes in the state during those five preceding years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR31/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247767,"bill_number":"HB2920","title":"Establishing a tax credit for graduates of a higher education institution","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish incentives to attract and retain young talent to the State of West Virginia. The bill  establishes a tax credit for graduates of a higher education institution for a portion of the interest paid on student loans. The bill requires the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to review the effectiveness of the tax credit. The bill   establishes a modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for recent graduates of higher education institutions . The bill also provides for rule-making authority. Article thirteen-bb is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2920/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2920&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":247777,"bill_number":"HB2933","title":"Transferring the Office of Economic Opportunity from the Governor's Office to the Department of Commerce","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the Office of Economic Opportunity from the Governor's Office to the Department of Commerce. The bill  establishes the qualification for its director. The bill sets forth the office's powers and duties. The bill also grants the office authority over the weatherization assistance program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2933/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2933&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":247779,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Authorizing final payment of wages of separated employees at regular pay periods","description":"Authorizing final payment of wages of separated employees at regular pay periods","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB339/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=339&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":247791,"bill_number":"HB2923","title":"Relating to expungement of certain criminal convictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the time in which to petition for expungement of criminal convictions of persons for certain offenses committed between the ages of eighteen and twenty- two years of age, which offenses are otherwise considered \"status\" offenses involving purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic liquors, wine or beer. The bill reduces the time for a petition from one year to six months after the conviction, completion of any sentence of incarceration or probation, whichever is later in time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2923/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2923&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":247801,"bill_number":"HB2930","title":"Safe and Efficient Parkways Act","description":"The purpose of this article is to authorize electronic collection and enforcement 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 allows certain limited restricted and confidential access to certain information pursuant to subpoenas and court orders on a strictly confidential basis. The bill also grants rule-making authority and defines terms. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2930/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2930&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":247804,"bill_number":"HB2921","title":"Redefining final average salary","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of final average salary to permit consideration of compensation over a fifteen-year period preceding retirement instead of a ten-year period, for computing pension benefits.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2921/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2921&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":247805,"bill_number":"HB2929","title":"Relating to radiologic technologists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the article on radiologic technologists; the practice of medical imaging and radiation therapy and renaming the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board. The original §30- 23-1 dealing with licensing requirements is repealed. The remaining sections in this article have been renumbered and are treated as having been amended and reenacted with appropriate strikethroughs or underscoring. If the only change is in the section heading, the entire section is underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2929/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2929&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":247806,"bill_number":"HB2917","title":"Relating to the purchase and sale of dogs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a dog younger than eight weeks of age from being bought, sold or in any other fashion taken from the care of its mother. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. 0","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2917/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2917&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Azinger"},
{"bill_id":247807,"bill_number":"HB2936","title":"Changing the date of the canvassing of votes in a primary election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the date of canvassing of votes in a primary election from the Friday following the election to the Monday following.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2936/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2936&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":247812,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Relating to crimes against peace and possession of deadly weapons","description":"Relating to crimes against peace and possession of deadly weapons","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB340/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=340&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":247814,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Making failure to wear safety belts primary offense","description":"Making failure to wear safety belts primary offense","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB337/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=337&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":247816,"bill_number":"HB2924","title":"Creating \"Dutch's Law\" to honor fallen law enforcement canines and their law enforcement handlers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create \"Dutch's Law\" to honor fallen law enforcement canines and their law enforcement handlers. §19-20-26 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2924/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2924&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":247821,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Creating criminal offense for animal fighting ventures involvement","description":"Creating felony offense for animal fighting ventures involvement","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB334/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=334&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":247825,"bill_number":"HB2926","title":"Relating to the issuance, disqualification, suspension and revocation of driver's licenses and privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to conform West Virginia law concerning the issuance and maintenance of commercial driver's licenses with federal law and rule. The focus of these changes is to codifying requirements that CDL drivers maintain current medical certification that they meet minimum federal medical standards for operating commercial motor vehicles as well as prohibit drivers from texting when operating a commercial motor vehicle. §17E-1-14a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2926/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2926&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":247826,"bill_number":"HJR33","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this amendment is to allow each county to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to an amount not to exceed $50,000 or an amount equal to fifty percent of the average property value in the county, whichever is greater.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR33/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247831,"bill_number":"HB2938","title":"Establishing a tax credit for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and vehicles using compressed natural gas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax incentive for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and vehicles using compressed natural gas as an engine motor fuel. The bill defines terms. The bill specifies initial availability of the credit and duration of the credit. The bill sets forth eligibility for the credit and provides a calculation of the amount of the credit, up to a maximum credit of $2,500 per vehicle. Further, the bill updates language to apply only to plug-in electric drive and compressed natural gas motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2938/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2938&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":247838,"bill_number":"HB2914","title":"Funding of public libraries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize counties, county boards of education and municipalities to receive funds from levies to support public libraries. The bill also establishes the amounts to be collected for the different classes of property. The bill permits libraries to seek funding from municipal and county authorities. The bill also states the legislative intent. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2914/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2914&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":247849,"bill_number":"HB2916","title":"Exempting social security benefits from West Virginia personal income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt social security benefits from West Virginia personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2916/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2916&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":247853,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Requesting DOH name State Route 3, between Yawkey and Julian, \"LCPL Rodney A. Breedlove Memorial Highway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name State Route 3, between Yawkey and Julian, \"LCPL Rodney A. Breedlove Memorial Highway KIA Vietnam 1967\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR13/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247856,"bill_number":"HB2931","title":"Primary Stroke Center Hospital Designation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate certain hospitals as primary care centers. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2931/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2931&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":247860,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Authorizing appointment and payment of Senate employees for 2011","description":"Authorizing appointment and payment of Senate employees for 2011","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR15/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247866,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Authorizing certain municipalities regulate taxis and taxi stands by ordinance","description":"Authorizing certain municipalities regulate taxis and taxi stands","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB335/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=335&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":247874,"bill_number":"HB2919","title":"Correcting the name of West Liberty University","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct the name of West Liberty University.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2919/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2919&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Ennis"},
{"bill_id":247879,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Whitesville crossing Big Coal River, \"CPL Charles 'Mitchell' Hannah Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Whitesville crossing Big Coal River, \"CPL Charles 'Mitchell' Hannah Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR14/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247880,"bill_number":"HB2939","title":"Clarifying the definition of compensation for purposes of calculating required contributions to the public employees retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of compensation for purposes of calculating required contributions to the system includes only regular salaries, not bonuses or other one-time payments; clarifying membership in the system does not terminate upon cessation of employment with a participating public employer, but rather upon withdrawal of accumulated contributions; provide a new requirement that individuals first hired after July 1, 2011 must have at least five years of contributory service to retire under the \"rule of eighty\"; make technical corrections to the provision governing annuity options, which previously referred to members when accurate term is retirants; require retirants changing annuity options to certify that no final divorce decree or other court order prohibits the change, to protect alternate payees and other beneficiaries of the orders; make technical corrections to the provision governing disability retirement, which referred to former members, who would not be eligible for any retirement benefits having left the membership of the system; clarify that the correction of errors statute applies to both employer errors and errors of the system's administrative body; provide that the correction of an error with respect to a retirant already receiving an annuity may be prospective only; provide a system for the reimbursement of mistaken contributions that ensures the plan's continued qualified status; and make technical correction to the definition of regular full-time employment in the provision governing reemployment of retirees.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2939/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2939&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":247883,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Creating WV Energy Efficient Buildings Program Act","description":"Creating WV Energy Efficient Buildings Program Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB336/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=336&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":247885,"bill_number":"HB2932","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":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2932/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2932&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":247891,"bill_number":"HB2940","title":"Requiring liners in all new surface coal-waste impoundments and requiring regulations relating to the planning, constructing and maintenance of the liners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require liners in all new surface impoundments and to require regulations relating to the planning, constructing and maintenance of the liners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2940/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2940&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":247895,"bill_number":"HB2928","title":"Relating to the administration of sales and use tax generally","description":"This purpose of this bill is to update code provisions to conform to the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement. The bill adds new definitions and clarifies present definitions. The bill incorporates changes to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement and adds computer software maintenance contracts as a Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. The bill also relieves a seller of tax liability in certain instances. The bill provides new effective dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2928/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2928&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":247898,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Permitting state opt out of federal statute preventing residents convicted of certain crimes from receiving certain benefits","description":"Permitting state opt out of federal statute preventing residents convicted of certain crimes from receiving certain benefits","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB338/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=338&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":247903,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Changing procedure for suspending, revoking or canceling business registration certificate","description":"Changing procedure for suspending, revoking or canceling business registration certificate","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB332/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=332&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":247905,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Authorizing electronic collection and enforcement of tolls","description":"Authorizing electronic collection and enforcement of tolls","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-28","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB333/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=333&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":247907,"bill_number":"HB2935","title":"Repealing an outdated article of election code relating to voting systems","description":"Repealing an outdated article of election code relating to voting systems","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2935/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2935&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":248605,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Relating to reporting beaver and river otter taken, tagged and checked","description":"Relating to reporting beaver and river otter taken and tagged","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB357/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=357&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":248624,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Honoring the forty-eight years of service and career of Allen B. Tackett, the longest-serving Adjunct General of the West Virginia National Guard","description":"Honoring the forty-eight years of service and career of Allen B. Tackett, the longest-serving Adjunct General of the West Virginia National Guard","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR14/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":248625,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Relating to collection of fees by circuit clerks","description":"Relating to collection of fees by circuit clerks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB346/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=346&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":248630,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Permitting magistrates carry concealed handguns without permit","description":"Permitting magistrates carry concealed handguns without permit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB355/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=355&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":248634,"bill_number":"HB2948","title":"Relating to electronic registration of wildlife","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize electronic registration of wildlife.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2948/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2948&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":248658,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Allowing certain community work program labor be credited to fines or court costs","description":"Allowing certain community work program labor be credited to fines or court costs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB348/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=348&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":248667,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Relating to award of attorney fees by Surface Mine Board","description":"Relating to award of attorney fees by Surface Mine Board","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB360/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=360&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":248676,"bill_number":"HB2952","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Governor's Office - Civil Contingent Fund","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Governor's Office - Civil Contingent Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2952/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2952&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":248694,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Exempting certain charitable organizations from property taxation","description":"Exempting certain charitable organizations from property taxation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB359/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=359&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":248699,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Requiring bittering agent be placed in certain engine coolants and antifreezes","description":"Requiring bittering agent be placed in certain engine coolants and antifreezes","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB349/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=349&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":248719,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Permitting person to file bond in escrow with court to cover mechanic's lien","description":"Permitting person to file bond in escrow with court to cover mechanic's lien","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB347/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=347&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":248734,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Making captive insurance company organized as risk retention group subject to certain insurance code provisions","description":"Making captive insurance company organized as risk retention group subject to certain insurance code provisions","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB356/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=356&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":248755,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Making supplementary appropriation to Governor's Office--Civil Contingent Fund","description":"Making supplementary appropriation to Governor's Office--Civil Contingent Fund","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB342/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=342&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":248763,"bill_number":"HB2945","title":"Reporting beaver and river otter taken and tagged","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add river otter to the species which must be checked at an official game check station.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2945/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2945&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Talbott"},
{"bill_id":248773,"bill_number":"HB2951","title":"Relating to an all-payer claims database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an all-payer claims database. The bill sets forth its purpose and defines terms. The bill requires the database to be developed by the Insurance Commissioner, Secretary of Health and Human Resources and chairperson of the Health Care Authority. The bill authorizes joint emergency and legislative rules. The bill provides for compliance with privacy laws. The bill also permits fees and assessments to be assessed. The bill authorizes penalties, injunctive relief and other sanctions. The bill further establishing a special revenue account. §33-16G-1, §33-16G-2, §33-16G-3, §33-16G-4, §33-16G-5, §33-16G-6, §33-16G-7, §33-16G-8 and §33-16G-9 are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2951/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2951&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":248776,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley","description":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR17/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":248778,"bill_number":"HB2949","title":"Providing definitions of \"low income\" for purposes of property tax relief programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to simplify and consolidate senior citizen property tax relief programs, and make those programs available only to eligible \"low income\" homeowners.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2949/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2949&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":248783,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Relating to special method for appraising qualified capital additions to manufacturing facilities","description":"Reducing disincentive for new capital investment","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB344/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=344&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":248789,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Relating to license plates for hearing impaired","description":"Relating to hearing impaired license plate","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB343/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=343&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":248793,"bill_number":"HB2944","title":"Capping a property tax increase resulting from an increase from the three-year reappraisal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to capping a property tax increase resulting from an increase from the three-year reappraisal at five percent of the previous years property tax assessment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2944/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2944&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":248794,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Relating to sale of property owned by county commission","description":"Relating to sale of property owned by county commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB352/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=352&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":248807,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Honoring Adjutant General Allen E. Tackett","description":"Honoring Adjutant General Allen E. Tackett","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR16/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":248826,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Exempting certain participants in nonprofit organization's rehabilitative therapy day trip from purchasing hunting and fishing license","description":"Exempting certain participants in nonprofit organization's rehabilitative therapy day trip from purchasing hunting and fishing license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB341/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=341&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":248827,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Regulating captive cervid farming as agricultural enterprise","description":"Regulating captive cervid farming as agricultural enterprise","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB351/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=351&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":248875,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Increasing excise tax on all tobacco products","description":"Increasing excise tax on all tobacco products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB362/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=362&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":248882,"bill_number":"HB2946","title":"Requiring the issuance of a lawful prescription for dispensing drug products containing chemical precursors of methamphetamine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to West Virginia Code §60A-10-7 requiring the issuance of a lawful prescription for dispensing drug products containing as an active ingredient ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine and other chemical precursors of methamphetamine.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2946/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2946&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":248892,"bill_number":"HB2943","title":"Clarifying that the Insurance Commissioner may designate the administrator of the adverse risk plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Insurance Commissioner may designate the administrator of the adverse risk plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2943/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2943&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":248900,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Increasing tax on gas from Marcellus Shale if sold or transported out of state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax on gas severed from Marcellus Shale or by fracturing if sold or transported out of the state to 10 percent. The bill provides for disposition of the increased taxes collected:(1) One percent of the taxes collected to local county economic development; (2) one percent for water and sewer; (3) two percent for roads and bridges; and (4) one percent for other post-employment benefits (OPEB) debt.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB353/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=353&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":248915,"bill_number":"HB2947","title":"Making it a crime to put certain types of invasive software on mobile devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a crime to put certain types of invasive software on mobile devices not belonging to their owners. The bill provides for penalties and exceptions. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2947/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2947&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":248922,"bill_number":"HB2942","title":"Medical Harm Disclosure Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Medical Harm Disclosure Act where hospitals are required to report and face possible sanctions if they do not report medical harm events at its hospitals. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2942/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2942&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":248926,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Relating to definition of \"durable medical equipment\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a technical correction in order that §11-15-9i conforms to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement and making a technical change to the application of the term \"durable medical equipment.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB354/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=354&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":248928,"bill_number":"HB2950","title":"Reducing the required original cost of manufacturing facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the disincentive for new capital investment by reducing the original cost requirement for a capital improvement to $20 million and to reduce the amount of required new investment to $10 million, and to limit it to personal property rather than both personal property and realty, in order to qualify for preferential treatment as a qualified capital addition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2950/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2950&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":248932,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Authorizing electronic registration of wildlife","description":"Authorizing electronic registration of wildlife","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB358/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=358&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":248933,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Requiring insurance companies indicate on billing statements increased cost of fire insurance if no local fire department existed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurance companies to reflect on billing statements the increased cost of fire insurance in the event no local fire department existed. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB361/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=361&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":248964,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Relating to senior citizen property tax relief programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to simplify and consolidate senior citizen property tax relief programs, and make those programs available only to eligible \"low income\" homeowners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB345/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=345&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":248974,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Creating all-payer claims database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an all-payer claims database. The bill sets forth its purpose and defines terms. The bill requires the database to be developed by the Insurance Commissioner, Secretary of Health and Human Resources and chairperson of the Health Care Authority. The bill authorizes joint emergency and legislative rules. The bill provides for compliance with privacy laws. The bill also permits fees and assessments to be assessed. The bill authorizes penalties, injunctive relief and other sanctions. The bill further establishing a special revenue account. §33-16G-1, §33-16G-2, §33-16G-3, §33-16G-4, §33-16G-5, §33- 16G-6, §33-16G-7, §33-16G-8 and §33-16G-9 are new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Recommitted to Finance on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB350/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=350&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":250627,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Relating to dedication of coalbed methane severance tax proceeds","description":"Relating to dedication of coalbed methane severance tax proceeds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB372/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=372&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":250628,"bill_number":"HB2963","title":"Relating to surplus lines insurance","description":"Relating to surplus lines insurance","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2963/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2963&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":250637,"bill_number":"HB2983","title":"Relating to captive insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a captive insurance company that is organized as a risk retention group subject to certain insurance code provisions and to generally correct technical errors found in article thirty-one of chapter thirty- three.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2983/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2983&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":250641,"bill_number":"HB2977","title":"Eliminating the sales tax on food effective July 1, 2011","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the sales tax on food beginning July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2977/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2977&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":250642,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Providing additional funds to Racing Commission","description":"Providing additional funds to Racing Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB365/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=365&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":250643,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Authorizing Higher Education Policy Commission collect and disseminate information concerning higher education institutions","description":"Authorizing Higher Education Policy Commission collect and disseminate information concerning higher education institutions","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB375/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=375&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":250650,"bill_number":"HB2976","title":"Exempting barbers with twenty or more years of experience from continuing education requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt barbers with twenty or more years of experience from continuing education requirements.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2976/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2976&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":250652,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Requiring early voting at designated locations for minimum of five consecutive days","description":"Requiring early voting at designated locations for minimum of five consecutive days","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB367/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=367&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":250666,"bill_number":"HB2967","title":"Providing a personal income tax modification for certain retirees who are in long-term care facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a personal income tax modification for retirees who are in long-term care facilities who also receive retirement or investment income. The bill also defines the term \"long-term care facility.\" §11-21-12j is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2967/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2967&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":250669,"bill_number":"HB2964","title":"Eliminating tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike before February 1, 2020","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike by February 1, 2020. The bill provides that no new bonds may be issued. The bill also provides an exception.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2964/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2964&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":250685,"bill_number":"HB2957","title":"Requiring new facility projects of public agencies and projects receiving state funds to comply with the International Code Council 2009 International Energy Conservation Code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require new facility projects of public agencies and projects receiving state funds, to be designed and constructed complying with the International Code Council 2009 International Energy Conservation Code and the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2957/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2957&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":250691,"bill_number":"HB2955","title":"Authorizing the Division of Mining and Reclamation to assess certain fees to coal mine operators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Mining and Reclamation to assess certain fees to coal mine operators.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2955/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2955&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":250699,"bill_number":"HB2961","title":"Assessing an additional $10 penalty on all speeding tickets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to assess an additional $10 penalty on all speeding tickets. The bill provides that the additional $10 be divided between the county where the ticket was issued and the county school system for computers for students who do not have computers. The bill also permits the school or county board of education to have access to all passwords and to monitor all activity on the computers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2961/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2961&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":250700,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Adopting joint rules of the Senate and House of Delegates","description":"Adopting joint rules of the Senate and House of Delegates","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR17/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250701,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"The \"Ralph Lewis Boone Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Ralph Lewis Boone Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR33/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250708,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Allowing Racing Commission use certain permit and registration fees to pay salaries and other expenses","description":"Allowing Racing Commission use certain permit and registration fees to pay salaries and other expenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB378/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=378&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":250709,"bill_number":"HB2954","title":"Relating to the construction, planning and location of comprehensive career technical education facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the authority, when planning the construction of a middle or junior high school, to provide funding for comprehensive career technical education facilities to be located, when feasible, on the same site as the middle or junior high school; require the authority, upon application of a county board to construct comprehensive career technical education facilities at an existing middle or junior high school, to provide technical assistance to the county in developing a plan for construction of the comprehensive career technical education facility; require, upon development of the plan, the authority to consider funding based on certain criteria; and allow, upon application by a county board of education, the School Building Authority to allocate and expend certain moneys for school major improvement projects for vocational programs at comprehensive middle schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2954/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2954&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":250716,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"The \"Ranger Veteran's Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Ranger Veteran's Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR31/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250719,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Providing certain activities are crimes against peace","description":"Providing certain activities are crimes against peace","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB364/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=364&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Fanning"},
{"bill_id":250724,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"The \"Brian Lester Browder Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Brian Lester Browder Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR30/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250733,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Providing penalties for failing to return minor child in timely manner following visitation","description":"Providing penalties for failing to return minor child in timely manner following visitation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB377/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=377&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":250735,"bill_number":"HB2971","title":"Reducing the consumers sales and services tax on food and food ingredients and defining the term \"durable medical equipment\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a technical correction in order that §11-15-9i conforms to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement and making a technical change to the application of the term \"durable medical equipment.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 167, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2971/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2971&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":250740,"bill_number":"HB2966","title":"Spay Neuter Assistance Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement a $3 fee on rabies vaccinations to help finance spay neuter programs in West Virginia. Moneys collected from the $3 fee will be deposited in the newly created Spay Neuter Assistance Fund, and will be distributed to the Spay Neuter Assistance Program of West Virginia, which is a program currently providing spay neuter assistance in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2966/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2966&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":250743,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Permitting unit owners' associations institute legal action to collect dues","description":"Permitting unit owners' associations institute legal action to collect dues","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB376/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=376&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":250751,"bill_number":"HB2959","title":"Providing additional funds to the West Virginia Racing Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  provide additional funds to the West Virginia Racing Commission for its Administration and Promotion Account for the Thoroughbred Development Fund.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2959/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2959&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":250756,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Relating to funding and financing comprehensive middle schools and other School Building Authority projects","description":"Requiring School Building Authority allocate and expend certain moneys for vocational programs at comprehensive middle schools","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 54, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB373/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=373&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":250758,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Requesting DOH name WV 54, from intersection with CR 54/4 to intersection with WV 16, \"C.C. 'Sonnie' Phillips Bypass\"","description":"Requesting DOH name WV 54, from intersection with CR 54/4 to intersection with WV 16, \"C.C. 'Sonnie' Phillips Bypass\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR16/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250762,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"The \"Simpson Brothers Veterans Bridge\"","description":"The \"Simpson Brothers Veterans Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR29/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250765,"bill_number":"HB2972","title":"Intrastate Coal and Use Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to declare the position of West Virginia as opposed to that of the United States Environmental Protection Agency with regard to regulation of coal production; and to emphasize that under the Ninth and Tenth Amendments to the United States Constitution  and Article I, Section 2, of the West Virginia Constitution  , the regulation of coal production   in West Virginia is subject to the authority of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection  . The bill also states that the actions of the United States Environmental Protection Agency  in changing the rules for a specific permit in Logan County after the permitting process has long been in effect is improper and without legal basis. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2972/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2972&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":250769,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Honoring Charleston Catholic High School Volleyball Team for its accomplishments and record-setting performances over 2009 and 2010 seasons","description":"Honoring Charleston Catholic High School Volleyball Team for its accomplishments and record-setting performances over 2009 and 2010 seasons","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR18/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250775,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Authorizing Division of Mining and Reclamation assess certain fees to coal mine operators","description":"Authorizing Division of Mining and Reclamation assess certain fees to coal mine operators","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB370/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=370&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":250787,"bill_number":"HB2968","title":"Increasing the soft drinks tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the soft drinks tax by 1¢ and dedicating the increase to construction, maintenance and improvements of state parks. §11-19-3 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2968/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2968&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":250796,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Relating to registration of certain out-of-state sex offenders","description":"Relating to registration of certain out-of-state sex offenders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB379/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=379&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":250798,"bill_number":"HB2980","title":"Exempting from taxation property which is owned by a charitable organization owned by a nonprofit youth serving organization in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from taxation property which is owned by a charitable organization owned by a nonprofit youth serving organization which is leased or used to generate revenue for the nonprofit organization so long that any lease is for intervals of time no greater than three weeks, and that the total number of weeks leased out per year does not exceed twenty-six weeks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2980/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2980&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":250804,"bill_number":"HB2965","title":"Implementing drug testing for legislators of the State of West Virginia and for applicants and recipients of temporary assistance for needy families cash benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a 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 benefits 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. The bill  provides for a  substance abuse treatment program. The bill provides  for   protective or vendor payments to a third-party payee for the benefit of the members of the household. The bill also ensures confidentiality of records.  §4-1-24 and §9-3-6 are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2965/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2965&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":250810,"bill_number":"HB2970","title":"Clarifying which entities are to be included in a water's edge group for purposes of the corporation net income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a technical correction clarifying which entities are to be included in a water's edge group for purposes of the corporation net income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2970/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2970&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":250813,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"The \"Ensign Melvin G. Livesay Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Ensign Melvin G. Livesay Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR32/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250818,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Relating to Underground Storage Tank Administrative Fund","description":"Relating to Underground Storage Tank Administrative Fund","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB366/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=366&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":250820,"bill_number":"HB2969","title":"Requiring the disclosure of the number of stamps by brand name that have been purchased from a nonparticipating tobacco product manufacturer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the disclosure of the number of stamps by brand name that have been purchased from a nonparticipating tobacco product manufacturer.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2969/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2969&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":250842,"bill_number":"SJR9","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated The Silenced Majority Local Levy and Bond Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to allow the citizens of an county, city, school district or municipal corporation in the State of West Virginia to approve a levy or bond by a simple majority of its voters. This section is new; therefore, underscoring and strike- throughs have been omitted.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR9/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250844,"bill_number":"HB2973","title":"Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes and all other tobacco products","description":"The purpose of the bill is to increase the excise tax on cigarettes by $1.00 per pack; The bill increases the excise tax on all other tobacco products from seven percent of their wholesale prices to fifty percent. The bill also establishes a special revenue account and designates where the additional revenues are to be transferred, with half the proceeds to certain health related issues and the other half to the General Revenue Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2973/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2973&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":250846,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Granting volunteer medical licenses to certain practicing physicians","description":"Granting volunteer medical licenses to certain practicing physicians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB369/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=369&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":250853,"bill_number":"HB2958","title":"Allowing the West Virginia Racing Commission to use certain permit and registration fees to pay salaries and other budgeted expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the West Virginia Racing Commission to use fees for the registration of colors or assumed names to pay salaries and other budgeted expenses. The bill also clarifies that judges and the Racing Commission may also impose fines.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2958/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2958&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":250862,"bill_number":"HB2953","title":"Relating to dedication of coalbed methane severance tax proceeds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify that a minimum share of coalbed methane severance tax revenue be distributed to producing counties in an amount at least equal to the share received by nonproducing counties The bill also amends the code to direct the severance tax revenues for coalbed methane producing and nonproducing counties be distributed to the county economic development authorities in lieu of the infrastructure fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 164, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2953/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2953&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Thompson"},
{"bill_id":250891,"bill_number":"HB2982","title":"Limiting the liability of military personnel who respond to local emergencies and calls for assistance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the liability of military personnel who respond to local emergencies and calls for assistance. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2982/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2982&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":250896,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Relating to retention and destruction of health care records","description":"Relating to retention and destruction of health care records","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB363/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=363&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":250908,"bill_number":"HB2981","title":"Clarifying payment for trade certifications and allowing use of tuition assistance for West Virginia National Guard members enrolled in a doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify payment for trade certifications and to allow use of tuition assistance for West Virginia National Guard members enrolled in a doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 130, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2981/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2981&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":250935,"bill_number":"HB2960","title":"Raising the balance allowed to be in the Underground Storage Tank Administrative Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise from $500,000 to $1 million the balance allowed to be in the Underground Storage Tank Administrative Fund at the beginning of each year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2960/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2960&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":250936,"bill_number":"HB2962","title":"Increasing the amount of a fine or penalty the Commissioner of Banking may impose on residential mortgage brokers and lenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  increase the amount of a fine or penalty the Commissioner of Banking may impose  on residential mortgage brokers and lenders for violations of this article.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2962/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2962&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":250944,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Updating list of jurisdictions identified as tax havens","description":"Updating list of jurisdictions identified as tax havens","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 173, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB371/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=371&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":250945,"bill_number":"HB2956","title":"Updating the list of jurisdictions identified as tax havens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the list of jurisdictions identified as being tax havens.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2956/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2956&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":250953,"bill_number":"HB2975","title":"Providing for an alternative means for the initial purchaser of junked vehicles to notify the division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for an alternative means for the initial purchaser of junked vehicles to notify the division in compliance with the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. The bill also broadens the authority of the division to affix appropriate brands to vehicles to alert consumers, motor vehicle dealers and the insurance industry of a vehicle's history.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2975/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2975&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":250956,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Relating to school service personnel","description":"Relating to school service personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB374/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=374&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":250959,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study need to improve awareness and usage of residential fire sprinklers","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study need to improve awareness and usage of residential fire sprinklers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR15/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250960,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Requiring Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction establish procedures for investigation of child abuse and neglect","description":"Requiring Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction establish procedures for investigation of child abuse and neglect","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB368/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=368&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":250963,"bill_number":"HB2974","title":"Relating to Coopers Rock State Forest","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the supervisory and jurisdictional responsibilities of Coopers Rock State Forest from the Division of Forestry to the Division of Natural Resources. The bill limits timbering in the Coopers Rock State Forest. The bill treats Coopers Rock State Forest like the Kanawha State Forest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2974/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2974&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":250971,"bill_number":"HB2979","title":"Relating to the award of attorney fees by the Surface Mine Board","description":"Relating to the award of attorney fees by the Surface Mine Board","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2979/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2979&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":250978,"bill_number":"HB2978","title":"Abolishing the business franchise tax starting July 1, 2011","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the business franchise tax effective January 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2978/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2978&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":251854,"bill_number":"HB2990","title":"Changing the renewal of Racing Commission-issued occupational permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to stagger the renewal dates of permits issued by the Racing Commission so that these expire on the birth date of the permittee.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2990/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2990&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":251902,"bill_number":"HB2993","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Commercial Patents Incentives Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical changes to correct some infirmities related to incorrect terminology, unworkable effective dates, and to disallow some related transactions within the Commercial Patent Incentives Tax Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2993/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2993&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":251910,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Recognizing the economic importance of the annual Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown","description":"Recognizing the economic importance of the annual Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR36/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251937,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"The \"Cpl. Druey L. Hatfield Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Cpl. Druey L. Hatfield Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR37/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251950,"bill_number":"HB2989","title":"Creating a process by which the West Virginia Racing Commission may grant stay requests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a process by which the West Virginia Racing Commission may grant stay requests pending an appeals of orders by stewards or judges. The bill permits the appointment of hearing examiners who must be licensed to practice law in the state. The bill also provides that if the Racing Commission modifies or rejects a hearing examiner's recommended decision, its order doing so must provide findings of fact, conclusions of law and set forth with specificity the reasons for the modification or rejection.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2989/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2989&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":251952,"bill_number":"HB2987","title":"Allowing quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes and requiring new tax tickets to be mailed after property is transferred","description":"The purpose of this bill is allow quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes and to require new tax tickets to be mailed after property is transferred.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2987/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2987&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":251989,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Designating the annual observance of March 30 as \"West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day\"","description":"Designating the annual observance of March 30 as \"West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR35/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252152,"bill_number":"HB2984","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the effective dates a member may purchase credited service previously forfeited by him or her and have the credited service restored to his or her credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2984/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2984&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":252213,"bill_number":"HB2994","title":"Making municipal self-funded pensions tax exempt","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make municipal self- funded pensions tax exempt.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2994/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2994&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":252217,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Proclaiming that Groundhog Day, February 2, 2011, be celebrated as the first anniversary of the Eastern Trailblazers and the birthday of the Eastern Panhandle Recreation Trail","description":"Proclaiming that Groundhog Day, February 2, 2011, be celebrated as the first anniversary of the Eastern Trailblazers and the birthday of the Eastern Panhandle Recreation Trail","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR34/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252244,"bill_number":"HB2988","title":"Amend the definition of \"accredited thoroughbred horse\" to require registration with the Thoroughbred Breeders Association","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of \"accredited thoroughbred horse\" to require registration with the Thoroughbred Breeders Association.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2988/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2988&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":252274,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Requesting an investigation by the State Auditor, the Legislative Auditor and the Commission on Special Investigations into the activities of officers of the Senate in connection with the performance of their constitutional duties","description":"Requesting an investigation by the State Auditor, the Legislative Auditor and the Commission on Special Investigations into the activities of officers of the Senate in connection with the performance of their constitutional duties","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR16/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252290,"bill_number":"HB2991","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Fair Housing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  adjust the West Virginia Fair Housing Act to realign it with the federal Fair Housing Act with regard to support animals. The bill also substitutes the term disability for the term handicap in the West Virginia Fair Housing Act  .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2991/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2991&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":252304,"bill_number":"HB2985","title":"Updating the Logging Sediment Control Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the Logging Sediment Control Act and to include a biennial licensure and fee.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2985/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2985&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":252315,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Designating February 2, 2011 as \"Professional Social Work Day\"","description":"Designating February 2, 2011 as \"Professional Social Work Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR15/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252369,"bill_number":"HB2986","title":"Relating to forest fire seasons","description":"The purpose of this bill clarifies allowed and prohibited fires times and seasons. The bill establishes an industrial permit and its fee. The bill also sets forth fire control requirements. The bill further establishing criminal and civil penalties. The bill also makes technical corrections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 69, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2986/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2986&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":252377,"bill_number":"HB2992","title":"Authorizing the equal pay commission to study the \"glass ceiling\" concept","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give the equal pay commission authority to study the effect of the glass ceiling and to make recommendations as appropriate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2992/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2992&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":252403,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Specifying activities entitling certain members of National Guard or reserve to leave of absence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify additional activities for which members of the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserves, who are also public officials and employees, are entitled to a leave of absence.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB382/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=382&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":252415,"bill_number":"SB393","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":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB393/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=393&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":252440,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Limiting liability of military personnel responding to local emergencies and calls for assistance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the liability of military personnel who respond to local emergencies and calls for assistance. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB383/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=383&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":252460,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Recognizing Hannah Bailey for outstanding athletic achievements","description":"Recognizing Hannah Bailey for outstanding athletic achievements","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR19/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252498,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Providing for financing to complete Route 35 without using toll booths","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the financing to complete Route thirty-five without the constructing or establishing of toll booths on the road.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB384/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=384&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":252522,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Relating to community voting locations generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize rotating community voting locations; require publication of rotating community voting locations; provide for publication of rotating community voting locations; provide for rotating community voting locations to circuit court in county which located; and reduce the voting period for early in-person voting to thirteen days.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB391/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=391&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":252530,"bill_number":"SJR10","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Repeal The Two Consecutive Term Limitation for Sheriffs Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to allow sheriffs to serve more than two consecutive terms in office.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR10/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252556,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge on Corridor H in Moorefield, Hardy County, \"Richard Lee 'Dickie' Moyers Veterans Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge on Corridor H in Moorefield, Hardy County, \"Richard Lee 'Dickie' Moyers Veterans Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR18/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252567,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Requiring annual surplus from certain revenue shortfall funds be deposited in State Road Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require any annual surpluses from the Revenue Shortfall Fund and the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund - Part B that exceed ten percent of the total appropriations from the General Revenue Fund be transferred to the State Road Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB395/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=395&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":252590,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Increasing special penalties for assault and battery on athletic official","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove an antiquated section of the criminal code that provides for a lower penalty for assault or battery on an athletic official than for assault or battery on a member of the general public.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB385/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=385&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":252593,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Relating to payment of certain invoices by Information Services and Communications Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Information Services and Communications Division to accumulate invoices under $75 and send them to the spending unit on one statement near the end of the fiscal year rather than within thirty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB399/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=399&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":252630,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Allowing retired officers carry concealed weapon","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow  retired officers to carry a concealed weapon after in accordance with federal law. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB387/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=387&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":252639,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Designating February 2, 2011, \"Social Work Day\" at the Legislature","description":"Designating February 2, 2011, \"Social Work Day\" at the Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR20/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252648,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Relating to Commercial Patent Incentives Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical changes to correct some infirmities related to incorrect terminology, unworkable effective dates, and to disallow some related transactions within the Commercial Patent Incentives Tax Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB389/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=389&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":252704,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Relating to mutual-aid agreements between law-enforcement entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that multijurisdictional, mutual aid agreements be renewed and filed annually in order to remain effective.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB396/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=396&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":252734,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Increasing Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund from $100 million to $500 million.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB380/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=380&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":252787,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Adding web-enabled mobile devices to crime of invasion of privacy on computer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new crime relating to the invasion of personal privacy on a computer.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB390/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=390&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":252845,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Congratulating Spring Valley Varsity Cheerleaders for winning 2010 Class AAA state cheerleading championship","description":"Congratulating Spring Valley Varsity Cheerleaders for winning 2010 Class AAA state cheerleading championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR21/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252858,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Allowing use of tuition assistance for National Guard members enrolled in certain programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify payment for trade certifications and to allow use of tuition assistance for West Virginia National Guard members enrolled in a doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB381/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=381&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":252878,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Establishing shift differential pay scales for certain correctional employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a shift differential pay scale for employees of the Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services and Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority who work between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The shift differential pay scale is a ten percent per hour increase. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB398/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=398&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":252960,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Establishing value of antique motor vehicles for personal property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the value of antique motor vehicles for purposes of personal property taxes. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB397/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=397&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":252976,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Changing definition of \"accredited thoroughbred horse\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of \"accredited thoroughbred horse\" to require registration with the Thoroughbred Breeders Association.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB392/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=392&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":252998,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Changing renewal dates of Racing Commission-issued occupational permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to stagger the renewal dates of permits issued by the Racing Commission so that these expire on the birth date of the permittee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB386/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=386&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":253004,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Allowing Racing Commission to grant stay requests pending appeals of orders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a process by which the West Virginia Racing Commission may grant stay requests pending an appeals of orders by stewards or judges. The bill permits the appointment of hearing examiners who must be licensed to practice law in the state. The bill also provides that if the Racing Commission modifies or rejects a hearing examiner's recommended decision, its order doing so must provide findings of fact, conclusions of law and set forth with specificity the reasons for the modification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB394/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=394&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":253054,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Allowing fire chief appoint member to serve as designee on property safety enforcement agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a fire chief from a county fire company to appoint a member of the chief's fire company to serve as the chief's designee on a property safety enforcement agency.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB388/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=388&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":253324,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Providing higher education employees' eligibility for seat in Legislature","description":"Providing higher education employees' eligibility for seat in Legislature","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB411/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=411&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":253326,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Establishing Model State Redistricting Reform Act","description":"Establishing Model State Redistricting Reform Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB409/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=409&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":253332,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Expanding number of hours temporary state personnel work in calendar year","description":"Expanding number of hours temporary state personnel work in calendar year","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB416/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=416&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":253344,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Establishing statute of limitations for durable goods","description":"Establishing statute of limitations for durable goods","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB406/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=406&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":253357,"bill_number":"HB2995","title":"Relating to notice requirements of a convicted sex offender volunteering for an organization which has direct contact with minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a convicted sex offender who volunteers for an organization whose volunteers have contact with minors to inform that organization of his or her conviction. The bill requires an organization that accepts the sex offender to be a volunteer to notify the parents or guardians of those minors of his or her conviction. The bill also sets forth penalties. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2995/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2995&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":253363,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Relating to damages for acts causing physical injury","description":"Relating to damages for acts causing physical injury","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB400/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=400&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":253378,"bill_number":"HB2999","title":"Adding marshals and deputy marshals of the Federal Air Marshal Service to the list of federal law enforcement authorized to act under this section","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add marshals and deputy marshals from the Federal Air Marshal Service to the list of federal law enforcement governmental employees who can act under the conditions set forth in this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2999/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2999&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":253436,"bill_number":"HB3004","title":"Relating to the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a public hearing before the comprehensive plan is updated. The bill limits the liability of the Commissioners of the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District for injury, loss or damage which may occur within the Park District or on property owned or controlled by the board.   The bill also requires that persons employed as park rangers meet certain law enforcement qualifications .","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3004/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3004&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":253459,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Incorporating federal health insurance reforms into insurance code","description":"Incorporating federal health insurance reforms into insurance code","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"Placed on House Calender","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB407/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=407&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":253462,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Establishing comparative fault standard","description":"Establishing comparative fault standard","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB404/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=404&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":253484,"bill_number":"HB3003","title":"Relating to leave of absence for members of the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserves who are also public officials and employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify additional activities for which members of the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserves, who are also public officials and employees, are entitled to a leave of absence.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3003/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3003&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":253486,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"The \"Colonel James E. Hiteshew Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Colonel James E. Hiteshew Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR38/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253496,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Relating to compensation of board of education members serving in certain school districts","description":"Relating to compensation of board of education members serving in certain school districts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB415/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=415&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":253518,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Requesting DOH name WV 3 from intersection with WV 94 to Raleigh County Line \"John Protan Highway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name WV 3 from intersection with WV 94 to Raleigh County Line \"John Protan Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR19/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253538,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Increasing educational requirements for magistrates","description":"Increasing educational requirements for magistrates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB412/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=412&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":253563,"bill_number":"HB3002","title":"Requiring the sheriff of a county to issue, upon request, a blue flashing warning light to the prosecuting attorney","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the sheriff of a county to issue a blue flashing warning light to the prosecuting attorney of that county for use on his or her motor vehicle if that attorney requests it.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3002/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3002&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Ellem"},
{"bill_id":253577,"bill_number":"HB3000","title":"Making it lawful to hunt coyotes with a green colored light","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it lawful to hunt coyotes with a green colored light.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3000/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3000&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":253595,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Relating to punitive damages in civil actions","description":"Relating to punitive damages in civil actions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB402/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=402&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":253610,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Relating to disbursement where injury is self-inflicted or employer caused","description":"Relating to disbursement where injury is self-inflicted or employer caused","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB403/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=403&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":253626,"bill_number":"HB2998","title":"Providing medical and nonmedical exemptions from mandatory immunizations for school children","description":"Providing medical and nonmedical exemptions from mandatory immunizations for school children","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2998/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2998&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":253630,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Relating to Real Estate Division","description":"Relating to responsibilities of Real Estate Director","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB414/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=414&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":253650,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Designating February 3, 2011, as \"Crime Victims Day at the Legislature\"","description":"Designating February 3, 2011, as \"Crime Victims Day at the Legislature\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR17/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253668,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Designating February 3, 2011, \"Crime Victims Day at the Legislature\"","description":"Designating February 3, 2011, \"Crime Victims Day at the Legislature\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR22/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253679,"bill_number":"HB3001","title":"Lengthening the period for voter registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to lengthen the period for voter registration and lengthens the period during which voters may register to the third day before an election. The bill permits registration during early elections to occur only at locations designated by the county clerk and permits persons to register and vote on the same day during the early-voting period. The bill also prohibits persons from changing party affiliation during the early- voting period preceding a primary election. Additionally, the bill changes the canvassing start day in primary elections to Monday so clerks can comply with ten-day postcard verification requirement. The bill was reported from the Joint Committee on the Judiciary without recommendation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3001/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3001&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":253695,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Amending Rule 94 of the Rules of the House of Delegates, relating to the order of business, introduction of guests","description":"Amending Rule 94 of the Rules of the House of Delegates, relating to the order of business, introduction of guests","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"On Unfinished Business, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR18/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253713,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Creating WV Health Benefit Exchange Act","description":"Creating WV Health Benefit Exchange Act","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB408/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=408&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":253731,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Extending alternative-fuel motor vehicle tax credit","description":"Extending alternative fuel motor vehicle tax credit","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB410/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=410&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":253737,"bill_number":"HB2996","title":"Establishing shift differential pay scales for employees of the Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services, and Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a shift differential pay scale for employees of the Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services and Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority who work between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The shift differential pay scale is a ten percent per hour increase. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2996/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2996&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":253772,"bill_number":"HB2997","title":"Allowing the Information Services and Communications Division to accumulate invoices under $75 and send them to the spending unit on one statement near the end of the fiscal year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Information Services and Communications Division to accumulate invoices under $75 and send them to the spending unit on one statement near the end of the fiscal year rather than within thirty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2997/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2997&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":253778,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Changing title of Racing Commission's racing secretary","description":"Changing title of Racing Commission's racing secretary","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 89, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB413/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=413&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":253783,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Creating Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act","description":"Creating Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB405/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=405&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":253790,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Relating to rate of interest on judgment or decree","description":"Relating to rate of interest on judgment or decree","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB401/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=401&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":254854,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Filing civil petition for expungement of certain criminal records","description":"Filing civil petition for expungement of certain criminal records","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB430/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=430&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":254858,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"The \"Joseph Homer Lloyd Bridge\"","description":"The \"Joseph Homer Lloyd Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR40/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254863,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Relating to fireworks' laws generally","description":"Relating to fireworks' laws generally","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB433/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=433&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":254870,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Expanding scope of definition of \"political party\" to increase political parties ability to obtain ballot access","description":"Expanding scope of definition of \"political party\" to increase political parties ability to obtain ballot access","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB417/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=417&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":254878,"bill_number":"HB3006","title":"Changing the title of the West Virginia Racing Commission's racing secretary to executive director","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the title of the Racing Commission's racing secretary to executive director.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3006/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3006&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":254895,"bill_number":"HB3011","title":"Expanding the number of hours temporary state personnel may work in a calendar year","description":"The purpose of this 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":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3011/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3011&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":254899,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Providing credit against tax for fees paid for recycling","description":"Providing credit against tax for fees paid for recycling","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB427/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=427&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":254902,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Relating to school service personnel reclassification and career ladder for cooks","description":"Relating to school cooks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB434/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=434&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":254914,"bill_number":"HB3008","title":"Adjusting the amount of pay a retired state worker can make while collecting retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adjust the amount of pay a retired state worker can make while collecting retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3008/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3008&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":254915,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Providing educational scholarships for children of war veterans","description":"Providing educational scholarships for children of war veterans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB429/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=429&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":254933,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Relating to maintaining minimum number of State Police; salary","description":"Relating to maintaining minimum number of State Police; salary","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB421/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=421&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":254940,"bill_number":"HB3013","title":"Extending the Broadband Deployment Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the Broadband Deployment Council through December 31, 2014.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3013/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3013&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":254941,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Calling for the Congress of the United States to call an Amendment Convention Pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution for the Limited Purpose to propose Constitutional Amendments on Certain Subjects","description":"Calling for the Congress of the United States to call an Amendment Convention Pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution for the Limited Purpose to propose Constitutional Amendments on Certain Subjects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR44/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254944,"bill_number":"HB3017","title":"Relating to higher education personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify language about the duties and responsibilities of the Higher Education Policy Commission. Adding duties and the position of Vice Chancellor for Human Resources to the Higher Education Policy Commission. Rewriting sections dealing with compensation, tenure and pay of personnel with higher education institutions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3017/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3017&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":254946,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Conducting a study on the educational and communication barriers facing children in West Virginia who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families","description":"Conducting a study on the educational and communication barriers facing children in West Virginia who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR45/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254947,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"The \"PFC William A. Lawrence Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"PFC William A. Lawrence Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR42/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254948,"bill_number":"HB3005","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 exempts critical access hospitals from its provisions. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3005/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3005&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":254959,"bill_number":"HB3012","title":"Clarifying that the Office of Technology is responsible for the retirement or transfer of certain information technology equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Office of Technology is responsible for the retirement or transfer of information technology equipment that may contain confidential and privileged electronic data.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3012/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3012&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":254972,"bill_number":"HJR34","title":"Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption and Rate Reduction Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to submit the proposed \"Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption and Rate Reduction Amendment\" to the Constitution of the State to the people of the state for ratification or rejection at the general election of 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR34/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254976,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Relating to DNA data collection generally","description":"Relating to DNA data collection generally","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB431/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=431&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":254977,"bill_number":"HB3016","title":"Relating to the responsibilities of the real estate director","description":"The purpose of this article relates to the responsibilities of the Real Estate director. The bill permits the director to acquire real property and to contract for third-party real estate services. The bill permits the spending units to be billed for the actual costs of those third-party services and to be billed for the services of the Real Estate Division. The bill creates the Real Property Fund and establishes what revenues are to be deposited into that fund. The bill requires revenue associated with wireless communication towers to be deposited into the fund instead of the General Revenue Fund, unless the property is subject to a pledge of its revenues in connection with a preexisting revenue bond issue. The bill establishes what moneys from the fund may be used for. The bill also exempts real property owned by the Department of Agriculture and the West Virginia State Conservation Committee from certain accounting and reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3016/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3016&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":254997,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Increasing salary of Adjutant General","description":"Increasing salary of Adjutant General","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB425/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=425&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":255004,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Reconfiguring sheriffs' salaries","description":"Reconfiguring sheriffs' salaries; eliminating commission based on tax collection","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB432/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=432&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":255010,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Amending insurance code with respect to surplus lines insurance","description":"Amending insurance code with respect to surplus lines insurance","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 99, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB435/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=435&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":255024,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"The \"Justin Frye Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Justin Frye Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR39/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255026,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Requesting a study of the feasibility and cost effectiveness of replacing printed school textbooks with downloaded versions on an electronic device such as a e-reader","description":"Requesting a study of the feasibility and cost effectiveness of replacing printed school textbooks with downloaded versions on an electronic device such as a e-reader","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR41/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255046,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Relating to election of magistrates by division","description":"Relating to election of magistrates by division","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB438/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=438&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":255047,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Increasing and reallocating certain circuit court fees","description":"Increasing fees charged by clerk of circuit court for medical professional liability actions","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB428/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=428&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":255048,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Increasing size limit of voting precincts; poll workers","description":"Increasing size limit of voting precincts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB423/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=423&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":255052,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Clarifying Office of Technology is responsible for retiring or transferring certain information technology equipment","description":"Clarifying Office of Technology is responsible for retiring or transferring certain information technology equipment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB418/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=418&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":255054,"bill_number":"HB3014","title":"Increasing the limit on the size of voting precincts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the limit on the size of voting precincts to five thousand registered voters and to increase the size of standard receiving boards in enlarged precincts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3014/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3014&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":255064,"bill_number":"HB3009","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3009/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3009&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":255067,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Clarifying county commissioners must reside in district they represent","description":"Clarifying county commissioners must reside in district they represent","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB420/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=420&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Wills"},
{"bill_id":255072,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Exempting licensed surveyors from liability for defamation or slander of title","description":"Exempting licensed surveyors from liability for defamation or slander of title","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB437/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=437&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":255084,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Requiring judge's permission before release of juror information after trial","description":"Requiring judge's permission before release of juror information after trial","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB426/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=426&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":255091,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"Calling for a Constitutional amendment permitting repeal of any federal law by vote of two-thirds of the State legislatures","description":"Calling for a Constitutional amendment permitting repeal of any federal law by vote of two-thirds of the State legislatures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR43/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255100,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Creating Natural Gas Horizontal Well Control Act","description":"Regulating oil and gas wells","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Reordered on the calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB424/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=424&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":255105,"bill_number":"HB3015","title":"The Healthy and Safe Workplace Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new cause of action to deter workplace bullying. This bill makes it an unlawful employment practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment that exists when the defendant, acting with malice, subjects an employee to abusive conduct so severe that it causes tangible harm to the employee. Further, this bill makes it an unlawful employment practice to retaliate in any manner against an employee who has made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner against an employee who has made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation or proceeding regarding bullying in the workplace. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3015/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3015&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":255128,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Creating Health Care Choice Act","description":"Creating Health Care Choice Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB419/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=419&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":255131,"bill_number":"HJR35","title":"Manufacturing Inventory Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is 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":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR35/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255147,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment to gross income of certain retirees","description":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment to gross income of certain retirees","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB436/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=436&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":255171,"bill_number":"HB3010","title":"Ensuring patient safety","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. The bill defines terms and directs hospitals to establish an acuity standard. The bill establishes minimum direct- care registered nurse to patient ratios. The bill provides additional conditions for licensing and prohibits assignment of unlicensed personnel to perform licensed nurse functions. The bill also requires a full-time registered nurse executive leader. The bill provides for quality assurance. The bill further requires appropriate orientation and competence in clinical area of assignment with documentation to be maintained in personnel files and exempts critical access hospitals.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3010/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3010&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":255197,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Compensating State Police for call-back time; housing stipend","description":"Compensating State Police for call-back time; housing stipend","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB422/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=422&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":255665,"bill_number":"HB3007","title":"Providing retention salary increases for the Division of Corrections and the Division of Juvenile Services employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide retention salary increases for the Division of Corrections and the Division of Juvenile Services employees. §5-5-2a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3007/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3007&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":256998,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Relating to Alcohol Beverage Control Commission employees","description":"Relating to Alcohol Beverage Control Commission employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB452/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=452&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":257004,"bill_number":"HB3020","title":"Preventing taxpayer subsidization of health insurance covering elective abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit health insurance coverage for elective abortions to coverage provided through supplemental policies. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3020/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3020&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":257008,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Determining credit for utility taxpayers with net operating loss carryovers","description":"Determining credit for utility taxpayers with net operating loss carryovers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB448/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=448&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Edgell"},
{"bill_id":257010,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge at I-64, Exit 11, near 16th Street and Hal Greer Boulevard, \"Jeffrey P. Ball Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge at I-64, Exit 11, near 16th Street and Hal Greer Boulevard, \"Jeffrey P. Ball Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR20/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257012,"bill_number":"HB3029","title":"Relating to crimes using computers, telephones and electronic communications devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of cyberbullying by amending and clarifying the applicable laws to create appropriate penalties for the misuse of computers and mobile phones, personal digital assistants and other electronic communication devices to harass, abuse or threaten other persons. It includes enhanced felony penalties for convictions of third or subsequent offenses.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3029/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3029&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":257017,"bill_number":"HB3027","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":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3027/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3027&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Stowers"},
{"bill_id":257018,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Clarifying that filing of manufactured housing complaint with state regulatory board is prerequisite for lawsuit","description":"Establishing statute of limitations regarding claims involving manufactured housing","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 118, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB439/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=439&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":257019,"bill_number":"HB3042","title":"Relating to the regulation of oil and gas wells","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modernize the oil and gas regulatory program and to provide a means to regulate horizontal drilling and drilling processes that utilize large volumes of water. It also adds \"timber\" to the list of things for which a surface owner may be compensated. The bill also removes the Chief of the Office of Oil & Gas from the Shallow Gas Well Review Board and replaces the chief with a person representing the interests of surface owners of real property. Finally, it removes the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Chief of the Office of Oil & Gas from the Conservation Commission and replaces them with the state Geologist and a person representing the interests of surface owners of real property and provides a new section to regulate pooling of gas from horizontal shallow wells.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3042/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3042&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":257023,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Requiring prescription for drug products containing chemical precursors of methamphetamine","description":"Requiring prescription for drug products containing chemical precursors of methamphetamine","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB440/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=440&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":257025,"bill_number":"HB3044","title":"Relating to civil forfeiture actions related to criminal activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a civil forfeiture procedure by which property used to facilitate crimes of fraud or traceable as proceeds from crimes of fraud may be seized by the state. The procedures and protections established by this bill include due process measures and notice requirements which are designed to protect the interests of the affected property owners, including innocent persons, lienholders and bona fide third party transfers. The bill also provides for the disposition forfeited property, and includes provisions by which for a portion of the forfeited proceeds would be applied to satisfy orders of restitution or recovery to victims of the fraudulent activity. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3044/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3044&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":257026,"bill_number":"HB3031","title":"Authorizing professional licensing boards to obtain criminal history record checks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize professional licensing boards to obtain a criminal history record check of an applicant or licensee. This section is new; therefore the entire section is underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3031/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3031&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":257028,"bill_number":"HB3033","title":"Amending the contract procedure for the Medicaid program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the contract procedure for the Medicaid program. It includes public advertisement of bids and rebidding of certain existing programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3033/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3033&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":257030,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Providing tax credit to retain nursing educators","description":"Providing tax credit to retain nursing educators","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB446/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=446&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Wills"},
{"bill_id":257031,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Relating to protection of nonfamily or nonhousehold members from violations of personal safety","description":"Relating to protection of nonfamily or nonhousehold members from sexual offenses, stalking and harassment","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB444/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=444&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":257032,"bill_number":"HB3040","title":"Twenty-First Century Business Technologies Property Valuation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the West Virginia Innovation Free Trade Act of 2011 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3040/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3040&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":257034,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Relating to forest fire seasons","description":"Relating to forest fire seasons","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB445/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=445&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":257035,"bill_number":"HB3026","title":"Authorizing additional powers of the Commissioner of Highways by entering into agreements or permits to protect the care and maintenance of certain secondary highways used in natural gas and oil production","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize additional powers of the Commissioner of Highways by entering into agreements or permits to protect the care and maintenance of certain secondary highways used in natural gas and oil production. The commissioner is authorized to promulgate emergency legislative rules. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3026/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3026&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":257036,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Expressing the sense of the Legislature that designating February 21, 2011 as \"Jefferson County Day\" at the State Capitol","description":"Expressing the sense of the Legislature that designating February 21, 2011 as \"Jefferson County Day\" at the State Capitol","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR50/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257041,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Creating rebuttable presumption that development of certain cancers by firefighters arose out of employment","description":"Creating rebuttable presumption that development of certain cancers by firefighters arose out of employment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB441/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=441&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":257046,"bill_number":"HB3019","title":"Incorporating the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 into the insurance code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to incorporate the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 into the insurance code. The bill defines terms and grants rulemaking authority. The bill prevents health care insures from imposing additional charges for certain preventive benefits and prevents health care insures from imposing annual and lifetime benefits limits and providing exceptions. The bill also establishes provisions for provider networks. The bill prohibiting health insures from imposing preexisting condition exclusions for persons under nineteen. The bill further permits eligibility for dependent children to the age of twenty-six with conditions. The bill also establishes review and appeal rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3019/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3019&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":257050,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge on I-79, spanning WV 114, \"Hodges Brothers Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge on I-79, spanning WV 14, \"Hodges Brothers Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR21/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257051,"bill_number":"HB3034","title":"Recognizing outstanding students who are top achievers in scholastic studies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize outstanding students who are top achievers in the state in their scholastic studies. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3034/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3034&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":257054,"bill_number":"HB3038","title":"Clarifying inconsistences in the election code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify inconsistences in the code and to eliminate obsolete and outdated language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3038/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3038&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":257055,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Increasing expenditure limit on public service district contracts before competitive bids required","description":"Increasing expenditure limit on public service district contracts before competitive bids required","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB442/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=442&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":257057,"bill_number":"HB3032","title":"Relating to emergency powers of the Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the Secretary of State's authority for emergency procedures in elections in the case of a national emergency and provide notice of any modifications to absentee voters under the Uniformed Overseas Voters Absentee Voting Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3032/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3032&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":257065,"bill_number":"HB3025","title":"Exempting the first $20,000 of public employees pensions from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the first $20,000 of public employees pensions from personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3025/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3025&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":257066,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"Requesting a study on the feasibility and potential effectiveness of justice reinvestment strategies as a mechanism to better direct our expenditures in criminal justice to help prevent crimes, not merely to punish them.","description":"Requesting a study on the feasibility and potential effectiveness of justice reinvestment strategies as a mechanism to better direct our expenditures in criminal justice to help prevent crimes, not merely to punish them.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR54/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257067,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"The \"Keene Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Keene Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR53/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257073,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Permitting county commission designate additional community voting locations for early in-person voting","description":"Permitting county commission designate additional community voting locations for early in-person voting","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB450/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=450&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":257078,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"The \"James Ray Bailey Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"James Ray Bailey Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR47/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257079,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Requesting the Division of Highways to erect a memorial sign on Route 60, at or near the Caldwell exit, in Greenbrier County, that states \"Home of Chan Whitt Jr., the \"Little Prince\" Billiards Champion\"","description":"Requesting the Division of Highways to erect a memorial sign on Route 60, at or near the Caldwell exit, in Greenbrier County, that states \"Home of Chan Whitt Jr., the \"Little Prince\" Billiards Champion\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR48/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257082,"bill_number":"HB3030","title":"Increasing the number of municipalities that may participate in the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of municipalities that may participate in the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program. The bill provides that if the chair of the Senate Committee on Government Organization or the chair of the House of Delegates Committee on Government Organization who serve as members of the Municipal Home Rule Board permit a designee to sit in his or her place, that person sits ex officio. The bill also extends certain deadline dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3030/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3030&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":257083,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"The \"Charlie Howard Mitchell Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Charlie Howard Mitchell Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR51/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257084,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"The \"Veterans Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Veterans Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR49/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257085,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Relating to administration of workers' compensation adverse risk plan","description":"Relating to administration of workers' compensation adverse risk plan","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB451/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=451&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":257086,"bill_number":"HB3028","title":"Expanding the responsibilities of the Maternal Mortality Review Team","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand responsibilities the Maternal Mortality Review Team to include reviewing infant mortalities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3028/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3028&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":257091,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Providing retention salary increases for Division of Corrections and Division of Juvenile Services","description":"Providing retention salary increases for Division of Corrections and Division of Juvenile Services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB453/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=453&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":257092,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Prohibiting elective abortion coverage except through optional supplemental policy","description":"Prohibiting elective abortion coverage except through optional supplemental policy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB443/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=443&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":257097,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Creating Twenty-First Century Business Technologies Property Valuation Act and Tax Credit Act","description":"Creating Twenty-First Century Business Technologies Property Valuation Act and Tax Credit Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB449/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=449&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":257102,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"The \"Lt. Ronnie D. Ferrell Vietnam Veteran, Police Officer, Labor Leader, Public Servant Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Lt. Ronnie D. Ferrell Vietnam Veteran, Police Officer, Labor Leader, Public Servant Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR46/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257105,"bill_number":"HB3036","title":"Relating generally to voter registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit electronically transmitted voter signatures and an electronic voter registration system. The bill permits certain persons to register up to and including the day of an election and extends the time for certain persons to register in person. The bill requires the Secretary of State to adopt certain procedures. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for any person who exerts improper influence over or intimidate another person regarding his or her right to register. The bill further establishes criminal penalties for any person who copies certain information in the signed voter registration application of another person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3036/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3036&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":257107,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Relating to violations of school attendance requirements","description":"Relating to violations of school attendance requirements","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB447/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=447&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":257114,"bill_number":"HB3023","title":"Providing a one-time supplement to retired public employees and teachers seventy years of age or older","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time supplement to retired teachers and public employees seventy years of age or older equal to three percent of their retirement benefits. The bill sets forth conditions to receive the supplement. The bill also provides that those retired public employees and teachers who received a similar one-time supplement in 2006 are not eligible to receive this supplement. These sections are new; therefore they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3023/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3023&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":257119,"bill_number":"HB3022","title":"Establishing a minimum number of troopers to provide basic law enforcement services, and providing members of the West Virginia State Police a $580 salary increase at the end of two years of service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for an increase and establish a minimum number of troopers to provide basic law enforcement services. The bill further provides that members of the West Virginia State Police shall receive a $580 salary increase at the end of two years of service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3022/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3022&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":257122,"bill_number":"HB3024","title":"Exempting income received by retired public employees and retired teachers through their state retirement systems from personal income taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt income received by retired public employees and retired teachers through their state retirement systems from personal income taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3024/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3024&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":257123,"bill_number":"HB3041","title":"Protecting nonfamily or nonhousehold members from sexual offenses, stalking and harassment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect nonfamily or nonhousehold members from sexual offenses, stalking and harassment including criminal charges and penalties. §53-8-101, et seq., is a new article; therefore, it has been completely underscored. 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":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3041/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3041&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":257125,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Providing mental hygiene commissioners are employees under Public Employees Retirement System","description":"Providing mental hygiene commissioners are employees under Public Employees Retirement System","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB454/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=454&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":257126,"bill_number":"HB3037","title":"Creating crime and criminal penalties for drug and alcohol abuse during pregnancy resulting in diagnosed harm to infant","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expressly state drug and alcohol use during pregnancy by a mother that results in diagnosed harm to a newborn is actionable in civil child abuse proceedings and criminal child abuse proceedings, with penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3037/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3037&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":257127,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"The \"James A. Wright Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"James A. Wright Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR52/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257130,"bill_number":"HB3043","title":"Grieving Parents Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the vital statistics procedures related to fetal death, spontaneous fetal death (stillbirth), and induced termination of pregnancy resulting in live birth. This bill may be referred to as \"the Grieving Parents Act\" or \"Bobby's Law.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3043/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3043&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":257134,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Amending the rules of the House of Delegates, relating to requiring a Jobs Impact Statement be attached to proposed legislation affecting employment or taxes in the state","description":"Amending the rules of the House of Delegates, relating to requiring a Jobs Impact Statement be attached to proposed legislation affecting employment or taxes in the state","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"On Unfinished Business, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR19/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":257136,"bill_number":"HB3039","title":"Replacing the different classifications for school cooks with a single classification and increasing the salary for the cook position","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace the different classifications for cooks with a single classification. The bill increases the salary for the cook position. The bill also grants additional increased salaries for cooks and cafeteria managers who obtain college credits in child nutrition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3039/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3039&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":257137,"bill_number":"HB3035","title":"Preventing teachers from being assigned additional responsibilities during planning period","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redefine planning periods for teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3035/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3035&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brady Paxton"},
{"bill_id":257139,"bill_number":"HB3021","title":"Adding two new members to the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add two new members to the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Commission. The bill provides that if two specific members designate another person to serve in his or her place, those designees are nonvoting members. The bill requires a chairperson be selected by the commission members and that person may serve no more than two consecutive years. The bill also adds another member to the advisory board to the commission. The bill permits members who are on the board on July 1, 2011 to continue to serve. Further, the bill requires yearly reports to the Governor and Legislature and extends the life of the commission by another four years to 2015.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3021/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3021&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":257142,"bill_number":"HB3018","title":"West Virginia Health Benefit Exchange Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a health insurance exchange in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3018/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3018&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":260494,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"The \"PVT. Clyde Whitman (Bobbie) Bennett and PFC Oliver Ball, Jr. Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"PVT. Clyde Whitman (Bobbie) Bennett and PFC Oliver Ball, Jr. Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR55/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260524,"bill_number":"HB3048","title":"Requiring public schools to institute mandatory recycling programs","description":"Requiring public schools to institute mandatory recycling programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3048/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3048&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":260529,"bill_number":"HB3049","title":"Limiting a landowner from civil liability for injuries that may occur to a person or property","description":"Limiting a landowner from civil liability for injuries that may occur to a person or property","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3049/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3049&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":260559,"bill_number":"HB3052","title":"Providing a procedure under group accident and sickness insurance policies for assignment of benefits directly to providers","description":"Providing a procedure under group accident and sickness insurance policies for assignment of benefits directly to providers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3052/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3052&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":260562,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Creating Keep Jobs in WV Act","description":"Creating Keep Jobs in WV Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB459/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=459&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":260575,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge located in Renick, Greenbrier County, \"Keene Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge located in Renick, Greenbrier County, \"Keene Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"Recommitted to Transportation and Infrastructure on Unfinished Business","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR22/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260595,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Creating Marcellus Gas and Manufacturing Development Act","description":"Creating Marcellus Gas and Manufacturing Development Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB465/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=465&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":260667,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Requesting WV Congressional Delegation ask Department of State to make certain demands on government of United Arab Emirates","description":"Requesting Acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin communicate further with WV Congressional Delegation to ask Department of State to make certain demands on government of United Arab Emirates","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR23/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260688,"bill_number":"HB3063","title":"Increasing the salary of public service district board members","description":"Increasing the salary of public service district board members","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3063/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3063&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":260702,"bill_number":"HB3060","title":"Providing a different procedure for determining the credit for utility taxpayers with net operating loss carryovers relating to the corporation net income tax","description":"Providing a different procedure for determining the credit for utility taxpayers with net operating loss carryovers relating to the corporation net income tax","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3060/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3060&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":260707,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Requiring incidence reports when teachers are unlawfully assigned any responsibility during their planning period","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redefine planning periods for teachers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB467/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=467&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":260721,"bill_number":"HB3062","title":"Reforming the school aid formula","description":"Reforming the school aid formula","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3062/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3062&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":260852,"bill_number":"HB3059","title":"Relating to teacher pay rate for work assignment outside regular school day or beyond a contracted employment period","description":"Relating to teacher pay rate for work assignment outside regular school day or beyond a contracted employment period","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3059/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3059&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":260946,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Including WV in agreement among states to elect President and Vice President by national popular vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement an agreement among the states to elect the President and Vice President by national popular vote. The bill sets forth who may be members to the agreement. The bill establishes the manner of appointing presidential electors in the member states. The bill sets forth the provisions of the agreement that the member states must enact into state law. The bill also sets forth the responsibilities of certain officials. The bill further defines terms. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB463/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=463&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":261052,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Reducing tax on behavioral health services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the tax on behavioral health services. The bill removes those services from the article on the taxing of the severance of minerals and places it in the article taxing health care providers. The bill also provides a definition of that term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB466/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=466&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":261098,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the replacement of the statute of John Edward Kenna with one of Robert Carlyle Byrd","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the replacement of the statute of John Edward Kenna with one of Robert Carlyle Byrd","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"On Unfinished Business, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR56/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261105,"bill_number":"HB3050","title":"Relating to the practice of dieticians","description":"Relating to the practice of dieticians","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3050/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3050&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":261117,"bill_number":"HB3061","title":"Creating a volunteer certification so that a health or mental health professional may provide volunteer services in this state without having to have a license issued by this state","description":"Creating a volunteer certification so that a health or mental health professional may provide volunteer services in this state without having to have a license issued by this state","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3061/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3061&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":261194,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Updating Logging Sediment Control Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the Logging Sediment Control Act and to include a biennial licensure and fee.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB458/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=458&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":261205,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Authorizing Division of Forestry establish practices and procedures to address law-enforcement requirements of division","description":"Authorizing Division of Forestry establish practices and procedures to address law-enforcement requirements of division","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB460/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=460&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":261241,"bill_number":"HB3053","title":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired","description":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3053/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3053&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":261384,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Relating to responsibilities of Marketing and Communications Office of Department of Commerce","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Marketing and Communications Office of the Department of Commerce, with the approval of the secretary, to sell partnerships, sponsorships or advertising in its publications, events or promotions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB456/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=456&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":261395,"bill_number":"HB3056","title":"Eliminating the reporting requirement for public fire departments of nonfire incidents","description":"Eliminating the reporting requirement for public fire departments of nonfire incidents","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3056/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3056&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":261438,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Allowing certain persons petition to regain right to possess firearms when lost due to mental health disability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the procedure for petitioning to regain the right to possess firearms to comply with the minimum criteria to establish qualifying mental health relief from firearms disabilities under the NICS Improvement Act of 2007 (NIAA) Public Law 110-180, Section 105, enacted on January 8, 2008, to allow the removal of individuals from the federal NICS Index who have been adjudicated in West Virginia to regain their right to possess firearms.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB464/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=464&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":261496,"bill_number":"HB3058","title":"Relating generally to the use of electronic voting systems","description":"Relating generally to the use of electronic voting systems","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3058/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3058&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":261523,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Providing criminal penalty for violating restraining order entered upon conviction for stalking or harassment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a criminal penalty for a violation of a restraining order entered upon a conviction for stalking or harassment.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB461/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=461&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":261632,"bill_number":"HB3054","title":"Relating to DNA data collection","description":"Relating to DNA data collection","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3054/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3054&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":261722,"bill_number":"HB3046","title":"Relating to voiding all noncompete agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to void all noncompete agreements. The bill also provides exceptions. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3046/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3046&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":261731,"bill_number":"HB3051","title":"The Parent Empowerment and Choice Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a way for parents to petition a school district in order to convert a school into one of three possible models of school level reform. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3051/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3051&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":261877,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Relating to hearing impaired license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special registration plate for motor vehicles for the hearing impaired. The bill sets forth the conditions for the plate's issuance and associated fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB457/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=457&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":261934,"bill_number":"HB3064","title":"Finding and declaring certain claims against the state and its agencies to be moral obligations of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is 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 2011 and through 2012. The totals, as to type of funds and amounts of awards in the bill, are: (1) General Revenue Funds of $5,957,941.63 (2) Special Revenue Funds of $70,428.87 (3) State Road Funds of $2,389,259.77","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 23, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3064/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3064&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":261989,"bill_number":"HB3065","title":"Relating to the eligibility requirements, processes, and assistance of absentee voting, and early in person voting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate noncompliance with federal law; to remove restrictions on absentee ballots; and to remove obsolete and outdated code language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3065/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3065&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":262013,"bill_number":"HB3057","title":"Providing for career development and establishing a pay scale for Alcohol Beverage Commission inspectors, enforcement agents and supervisors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for career development and establishing a pay scale for Alcohol Beverage Commission inspectors, enforcement agents and supervisors. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3057/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3057&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":262029,"bill_number":"HB3047","title":"Removing the ban on disposing of covered electronic devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the ban on disposing of covered electronic devices in solid waste landfills.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3047/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3047&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":262053,"bill_number":"HB3055","title":"Retaining nursing educators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to retain full-time nursing educators in the state by providing a tax credit up to $3,500 for full-time nursing faculty members. The bill sets forth the criteria for the credit. The bill also grants rule-making authority to the Tax Commissioner. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3055/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3055&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":262111,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Relating to state payment of delinquent child support payments","description":"The purpose of this bill is for the state to make child support payments to parents due money from delinquent orders and for the commissioner to promulgate rules for the disbursement and future collection of these payments. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB455/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=455&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":262128,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"The \"Lance Corporal John Darrell Smith Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Lance Corporal John Darrell Smith Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR57/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262474,"bill_number":"HB3045","title":"Forest Fairness Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Forest Product Fairness Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3045/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3045&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":263243,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Creating Prompt Pay Act of 2011","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create \"The Prompt Pay Act of 2011.\" The bill requires invoices to state agencies be paid within sixty days and provides exceptions for three specific agencies whose invoices must be processed within fifteen days. The bill requires interest be paid on invoices not paid within the prescribed time period. The bill provides exceptions for contested invoices. The bill provides that no agency owes another agency interest on an unpaid invoice. The bill also defines the term \"state agency.\" This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-08","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB462/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=462&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":263493,"bill_number":"HB3067","title":"Enhancing funding for civil legal services for the poor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enhance funding for civil legal services for the poor.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3067/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3067&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":263494,"bill_number":"HB3076","title":"Relating to the procedure for petitioning to regain the right to possess firearms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the procedure for petitioning to regain the right to possess firearms to comply with the minimum criteria to establish qualifying mental health relief from firearms disabilities under the NICS Improvement Act of 2007 (NIAA) Public Law 110-180, Section 105, enacted on January 8, 2008, to allow the removal of individuals from the federal NICS Index who have been adjudicated in West Virginia to regain their right to possess firearms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3076/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3076&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":263495,"bill_number":"HJR36","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to eliminate the three individual terms of circuit courts so that those courts may sit continuously during the year. The counties may, like Kanawha County, use a grand jury, thus making individual terms unnecessary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR36/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":263507,"bill_number":"HB3081","title":"Permitting the use of reasonable corporal punishment by a teacher or administrator","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reinstate the authority for the use of reasonable corporal punishment in public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3081/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3081&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Savilla"},
{"bill_id":263512,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Relating to fire chief and deputy chief positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate reinstatement of fire chiefs and deputy fire chiefs to previously held positions within the paid fire department and to allow for the appointment of a deputy fire chief if the city council approves the position.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB473/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=473&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":263522,"bill_number":"HB3077","title":"Allowing county board of education members to receive additional compensation for attending training sessions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county board of education members to receive additional compensation for attending training sessions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3077/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3077&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":263545,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Prohibiting public body from charging fee for electronic copy of public record","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a public body from charging a fee under the state's Freedom of Information law for an electronic copy of a public record unless the fee has been specifically authorized by the Legislature in the code or a legislative rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB478/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=478&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":263547,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Relating to nonresident liability claims for prescription drug warnings","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB474/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=474&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":263559,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Monongalia County \"Joseph C. Bartolo Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Monongalia County, \"Joseph C. Bartolo Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR24/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":263560,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Amending definition of \"sexual contact\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of \"sexual contact\" by removing the words \"where the victim is not married to the actor\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB477/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=477&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":263587,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Designating February 9, 2011, \"Disability Advocacy Day\"","description":"Designating February 9, 2011, \"Disability Advocacy Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR24/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":263709,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Creating Intrastate Coal and Use Act","description":"Creating Intrastate Coal and Use Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB468/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=468&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":263796,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Requesting DOH name Route 35 in Putnam and Mason counties \"Fruth-Lanham Highway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name Route 35 in Putnam and Mason counties, \"Fruth-Lanham Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR25/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":263826,"bill_number":"HB3084","title":"Substituting the term firearm for handgun with regard to concealed weapon permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to substitute the term firearm for handgun with regard to concealed weapon permits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3084/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3084&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":263839,"bill_number":"SB476","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 2011 and through 2012. The totals, as to type of funds and amounts of awards in the bill, are: (1) General Revenue Funds of $5,957,941.63 (2) Special Revenue Funds of $70,428.87 (3) State Road Funds of $2,389,259.77","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB476/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=476&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":263859,"bill_number":"HB3075","title":"Increasing the time period in the hold-harmless provision when distributing state aid to local health departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the time period in the hold-harmless provision, when distributing state aid to local health departments and basic public health services funds, from three years to four years.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3075/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3075&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":263864,"bill_number":"HB3071","title":"Requiring certification of correctness as to design, construction and performance of domestic and commercial liquefied petroleum gas-consuming equipment and appliances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require certification of correctness as to design, construction and performance of domestic and commercial liquefied petroleum gas-consuming equipment and appliances. The bill would also: (1) Require the installation of liquefied petroleum gas- consuming appliances, equipment or other components of a liquefied petroleum gas delivery system in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the appliance, equipment or component; (2) Prohibit the alteration, modification, maintenance or repair of liquefied petroleum gas-consuming appliances, equipment or other components of a liquefied petroleum gas delivery system unless done in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer; and (3) Provide protection from liability for persons engaged in the business of selling at retail, supplying, handling or transporting liquefied petroleum gas, for acts in which they did not participate. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3071/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3071&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":264000,"bill_number":"HB3074","title":"Relating to a certificate of convenience and necessity for taxi cab service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  require the Public Service Commission to issue a certificate of convenience and necessity for taxi cab service to two separately owned business entities, that service a territory consisting of a Class II municipality and land grant university enrolling at least 20,000 students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3074/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3074&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":264004,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Designating February 9, 2011, as \"Disability Advocacy Day\"","description":"Designating February 9, 2011, as \"Disability Advocacy Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR20/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264012,"bill_number":"HB3080","title":"Dangerous Dog Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the regulation by counties of dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs. The bill defines terms and sets forth how potentially dangerous dogs and dangerous dogs are determined. The bill also provides consequences of dogs being determined to be dangerous or potentially dangerous. The bill establishes registration and handling requirements for a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog. Also, the bill sets forth the responsibilities of owners of dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs. Additionally, the bill sets forth exemptions, establishes criminal penalties and permits county commissions to establish additional civil penalties. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3080/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3080&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":264020,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Relating to 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":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB469/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=469&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":264039,"bill_number":"HB3072","title":"Creating a hunting permit to safely accommodate visually impaired hunters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a hunting permit to safely accommodate visually impaired hunters. The bill sets forth the permit's requirements and requires that the permittee and his or her assistant must also hold the underlying hunting licenses or otherwise be exempt. The bill also authorizes rulemaking.  This is a new section; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3072/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3072&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":264054,"bill_number":"HB3070","title":"Relating to publication of the State Register","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct an inconsistency in the code relating to the deposit of funds from the State Register. The bill further provides that the State Register and supplements thereto will be available only in electronic format.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3070/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3070&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":264080,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Relating to portable electronics insurance","description":"Exempting certain vendors of portable electronics from insurance licensing requirements","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB472/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=472&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":264087,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge near Walkersville, Lewis County, \"SP4 Loyd Eugene Robinson Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge near Walkersville, Lewis County, \"SP4 Loyd Eugene Robinson Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR26/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264112,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Requesting the West Virginia Public Service Commission to halt consideration of the PATH transmission project until full consideration is given to Dominion Virginia Power's Alternative One","description":"Requesting the West Virginia Public Service Commission to halt consideration of the PATH transmission project until full consideration is given to Dominion Virginia Power's Alternative One","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR58/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264117,"bill_number":"HB3066","title":"Preventing a business from adopting a trade name already in use","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the code provisions relating to trade names so as to prevent a business from adopting a trade name already in use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3066/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3066&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":264190,"bill_number":"HB3083","title":"Including 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","description":"Including 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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3083/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3083&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":264198,"bill_number":"HB3068","title":"Creating the WVU-Tech Revitalization Project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the WVU-Tech Revitalization Project under the direction of the Policy Commission. The Project includes research on methods of institutional renewal, a plan for implementation of recommendations, development of a renewal model that may be replicated at other state institutions of higher education, and reports to the Legislature detailing use of resources, together with any recommendations for alterations in the Project's goals or institutional governance structure. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3068/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3068&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":264239,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Creating misdemeanor offense of unlawful use of wireless communication device for nonvoice communication while operating motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the misdemeanor offense of unlawful use of a wireless communication device for the purposes of nonvoice interpersonal communication while operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway. The bill provides for a $50 fine for anyone convicted of a violation of this section for the first offense and increases the fine for second and third offenses. §17C-14-15 is new; therefore, underscoring and strike-throughs have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB470/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=470&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":264268,"bill_number":"HB3086","title":"Good Jobs Internet Reporting Act","description":"Good Jobs Internet Reporting Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3086/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3086&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":264276,"bill_number":"HB3079","title":"Implementing random drug testing for recipients of temporary assistance for needy families cash benefits and for legislators","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3079/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3079&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":264300,"bill_number":"HB3069","title":"Returning funding levels of regional educational service agencies to original levels","description":"The purpose of this bill is to return funding levels of regional educational service agencies to original levels.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3069/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3069&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":264406,"bill_number":"HB3078","title":"Repealing the eighty-twenty requirements for payment of twenty per cent of the aggregate premium by active employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the eighty-twenty requirements for payment of 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 fifteen percent to thirty per cent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3078/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3078&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":264473,"bill_number":"HB3082","title":"Including the surviving spouse and a designated individual previously chosen by the deceased as a person who may designate the manner of disposition of a deceased person's body","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specifically include the surviving spouse and a designated individual previously chosen by the deceased as a person who may designate the manner of disposition of a deceased person's body.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3082/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3082&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":264477,"bill_number":"HB3073","title":"Clarifying that the Human Rights Act purpose is to provide all citizens equal opportunity for employment, equal access to places of public accommodations, and equal opportunity in housing accommodations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify existing law as previously enacted by the Legislature, that the Human Rights Act relates only to the stated purpose outlined in its Declaration of Policy, that it is the policy of the State of West Virginia to provide all citizens equal opportunity for employment, equal access to places of public accommodations, and equal opportunity in the sale, purchase, lease, rental and financing of housing accommodations or real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3073/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3073&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":264481,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Expanding prescriptive authority of certain nurses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow advanced nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives to practice independently.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB471/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=471&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":264496,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Subsidizing cost of certain municipal audits and government fraud examinations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a subsidy of the cost of certain Class IV municipal audits and the cost of local government fraud examinations from the Interstate Commerce Disclosure Fund .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB475/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=475&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":264547,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Exempting antique motor vehicles from personal property taxation","description":"This bill exempts from taxation motor vehicles which are more than twenty-five years old.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB479/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=479&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":264589,"bill_number":"HB3085","title":"Including oral or written inquiry of a patient about possession, ownership or storage of firearms as a reason for invoking disciplinary proceedings against physicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include oral or written inquiry of a patient about possession, ownership or storage of firearms as a reason for invoking disciplinary proceedings against physicians, podiatrists and osteopathic physicians and surgeons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3085/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3085&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":264598,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Recognizing WV Soccer Club Rowdies U14 boys team for outstanding athletic achievement","description":"Recognizing WV Soccer Club Rowdies U14 boys team for outstanding athletic achievement","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR23/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265820,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Relating to management agreements of Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"Relating to research and development agreements for state institutions of higher education","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB484/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=484&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":265839,"bill_number":"HB3097","title":"Removing the armed conflict requirement before state employees may receive credit for time served in the Armed Forces","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that who are eligible for public employees retirement benefits and who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States must have served during a time of armed conflict before up to five years of that service may be credited to those employees' years of service for retirement benefits. The bill also prohibits any time from being credited if that person was dishonorably discharged.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3097/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3097&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":265841,"bill_number":"HB3087","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 qualifying law- enforcement officers employed by a West Virginia law-enforcement agency to receive certification to carry a concealed firearm nationwide as provided in the federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. The bill permits and sets forth the requirements for prosecuting attorneys and assistant prosecuting attorneys to carry concealed handguns The bill establishes a procedure for a retired or medically discharged member of the State Police to appeal a denial of a letter of authorization to carry concealed handguns. The bill provides that certain methods of authorization for retired or medically discharged members of the State Police to carry concealed handguns are cumulative. The bill provides that a letter of authorization for a retired or medically discharged member of the State Police to carry concealed handguns is considered a West Virginia concealed handgun license for the purpose of participating in reciprocity with other states. The bill provides that law-enforcement agencies are neither prohibited from nor required to permit an officer to carry his or her service weapon off duty. The bill requires West Virginia law-enforcement agencies to offer access to training and certification for honorably retired officers to be permitted to carry a concealed firearm nationwide as a qualified retired law-enforcement officer as provided in the federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3087/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3087&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":265850,"bill_number":"HB3095","title":"Relating to livestock in dire or extreme condition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure to address livestock that are in dire or extreme condition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3095/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3095&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":265857,"bill_number":"HB3090","title":"Relating to oversight, care and maintenance of certain highways used in natural gas and oil production","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the annual equal distribution of annual proceeds of natural gas and oil severance tax in excess of a $58.4 million, between the General Revenue Fund and the State Road Fund for a period of five fiscal years. The bill also mandates that the Division of Highways to enter into agreements or permits to protect the state road system and its users, and authorizes the Division of Highways to develop legislative rules for the article. §11-13A-5b is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. §17C-17C-1 and §17C-17C-2 are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3090/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3090&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":265864,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Exempting homeowners' association payments from consumers sales and service tax under certain conditions","description":"Exempting homeowners' association payments from consumers sales and service tax under certain conditions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB483/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=483&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":265872,"bill_number":"HB3093","title":"Clarifying language relating to offenses occurring at the State Capitol","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify language relating to offenses occurring at the State Capitol.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3093/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3093&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":265942,"bill_number":"HB3091","title":"Relating to review of health insurer rate changes","description":"The purpose of this bill it to provide review of health insurance rate changes, and includes requirements for public disclosure, a public comment period and prior approval. This sections is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3091/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3091&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":265961,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Revising HIV testing statute to conform with most recent recommendations from CDC","description":"Relating to Aids-Related Medical Testing and Records Confidentiality Act","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB488/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=488&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":266029,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Requiring public defender corporations be centralized under Executive Director of Public Defender Services","description":"Requiring public defender corporations be centralized under Executive Director of Public Defender Services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB482/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=482&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Tucker"},
{"bill_id":266036,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Creating WVU-Tech Revitalization Project","description":"Creating WVU-Tech Revitalization Project","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB486/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=486&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":266051,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Clarifying measure of severance tax imposed on privilege of producing timber","description":"Clarifying measure of severance tax imposed on privilege of producing timber","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB480/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=480&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":266060,"bill_number":"SJR11","title":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption and Rate Reduction Amendment","description":"Proposing amendment to Constitution designated \"Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption and Rate Reduction Amendment\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR11/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266066,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Permitting specific law-enforcement officials access to certain confidential pharmaceutical information","description":"Permitting specific law-enforcement officials access to certain confidential pharmaceutical information","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB489/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=489&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":266070,"bill_number":"HB3092","title":"Relating to voluntary deductions by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board","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":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3092/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3092&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":266098,"bill_number":"HB3088","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 2017, ten percent by 2021 and fifteen percent by 2025. 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. The bill also provides for a self-direct option for large, energy customers. Moreover, the bill requires the commission to file usage reports and the results of studies concerning whether the energy savings and demand reduction targets beyond 2017 with the Legislature. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3088/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3088&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":266140,"bill_number":"HB3098","title":"Clarifying levels of West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund payouts, and providing funding for greyhound adoption and spay and neutering programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify levels of West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund payouts, and to provide funding for greyhound adoption and spay and neutering programs for West Virginia whelped greyhounds.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3098/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3098&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":266143,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"The \"Smith Brothers Bridge\"","description":"The \"Smith Brothers Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR61/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266171,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Requesting the Governor to take suitable public notice on Saturday, August 27, 2011, and on the fourth Saturday of August of each succeeding year thereafter, of \"First Responders Appreciation Day\"","description":"Requesting the Governor to take suitable public notice on Saturday, August 27, 2011, and on the fourth Saturday of August of each succeeding year thereafter, of \"First Responders Appreciation Day\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR64/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266240,"bill_number":"HB3089","title":"Increasing the number of allowable magistrate court deputy clerks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase, by five, the number of magistrate court deputy clerks that may be appointed and provide that the additional deputy clerks be appointed in Jefferson County, Monongalia County, Nicholas County, Marion County and Raleigh County .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3089/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3089&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":266272,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"The \"Rick Howard Sanders Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Rick Howard Sanders Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR62/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266274,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Relating to minors obtaining tattoos; parental consent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit minors under the age of sixteen from obtaining a tattoo and to require a parent or guardian's written consent for minors over sixteen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB490/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=490&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":266282,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"The \"Richard Lee 'Dickie' Moyers Veterans Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Richard Lee 'Dickie' Moyers Veterans Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR60/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266291,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Adding additional family court judge to twenty-third family court circuit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add one family court judge to the twenty-third family court circuit, comprising the counties of Mineral, Hampshire and Morgan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB481/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=481&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clark Barnes"},
{"bill_id":266322,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Requesting Acting Governor Tomblin, along with the congressional delegation, to ask the United States Department of State to make certain demands on the government of the United Arab Emirates","description":"Requesting Acting Governor Tomblin, along with the congressional delegation, to ask the United States Department of State to make certain demands on the government of the United Arab Emirates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR59/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266326,"bill_number":"HB3094","title":"Requiring the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to use existing department funds to develop a program to compensate employees for personal property loss","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to use existing department funds to develop a program to compensate employees for personal property loss in work related incidents.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3094/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3094&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":266343,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"The \"Alan B. Mollohan Gateway\"","description":"The \"Alan B. Mollohan Gateway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR63/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266356,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Relating to possession and administration of epinephrine in emergency situations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain individuals to obtain a prescription for epinephrine, purchase epinephrine, and administer epinephrine in emergency situations and to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to promulgate rules for the development of training programs to insure the proper use of epinephrine in these emergency situations. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB485/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=485&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":266362,"bill_number":"HB3099","title":"Marcellus Gas and Manufacturing Development Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Marcellus Gas and Manufacturing Development Act of 2011 which encourages and facilitates the development of oil and gas wells and the downstream uses of natural gas in this state and economic development in this state associated with production and various downstream uses. §5B-2H-1, §5B-2H-2, §11-1C-11C, §11-6D-9 and §11-13A-5b are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3099/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3099&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":266387,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Increasing required amount of noncombustible material in certain coal mines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  increase from sixty-five percent to eighty percent the required amount of noncombustible material in certain underground coal mines to be consistent with federal requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB487/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=487&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":266405,"bill_number":"HB3096","title":"Instituting new rules for hiring and firing of law-enforcement officers that leave a training academy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to institute new rules for hiring and firing of law-enforcement officers that leave a training academy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3096/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3096&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":267661,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Modifying deliberate intention exception to employers' immunity from lawsuits based on work-related injuries granted by Workers' Compensation","description":"Modifying deliberate intention exception to employers' immunity from lawsuits based on work-related injuries granted by Workers' Compensation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"Senator D. Facemire requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB500/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=500&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":267662,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Requesting DOH name King Coal Highway Interchange, at intersection of U. S. Route 52 and U. S. Route 460 in Mercer County \"The K. A. Ammar, Jr. Interchange\"","description":"Requesting DOH name King Coal Highway Interchange, at intersection of U. S. Route 52 and U. S. Route 460 in Mercer County \"The K. A. Ammar, Jr. Interchange\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR29/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267677,"bill_number":"HB3112","title":"Clarifying the distinction of nonprofit in charitable organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the distinction of nonprofit in charitable organizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3112/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3112&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":267681,"bill_number":"HB3110","title":"Establishing a living minimum wage for public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum living wage for all public employees of not less than $20,000 per year. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3110/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3110&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":267685,"bill_number":"HB3116","title":"Relating to the authority of school curriculum teams and local school collaborative processes","description":"Relating to the authority of school curriculum teams and local school collaborative processes","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3116/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3116&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":267697,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Relating to emergency powers of Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the Secretary of State's authority for emergency procedures in elections in the case of a national emergency and provide notice of any modifications to absentee voters under the Uniformed Overseas Voters Absentee Voting Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB496/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=496&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":267708,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Creating WV Future Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Futures Fund. The bill provides that funding consist of twenty- five percent of the increased revenue received by the state from Marcellus Shale natural gas production and invites future legislative appropriations or designation of funding sources. Finally, the bill includes a statement of legislative intent not to encumber or otherwise use any principal or interest from the fund for a term of twenty years to the extent the Legislature cannot bind future Legislatures from actions that might otherwise use or encumber the funds. Use of the accumulated fund is left open to address future needs of the state. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB491/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=491&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":267713,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Exempting DHHR motor vehicles from PSC jurisdiction when used solely to transport Medicaid clients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt Department of Health and Human Resources motor vehicles used solely to transport Medicaid clients 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":"2011-02-11","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB493/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=493&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":267723,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Requesting DOH name intersection of Stoney Ridge and King Coal Highway in Mercer County \"Christine West Interchange\"","description":"Requesting DOH name intersection of Stoney Ridge and King Coal Highway in Mercer County \"Christine West Interchange\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR28/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267740,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Relating to maximizing federal funding for state Medicaid program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to maximize federal funding for Medicaid by establishing a hospital Medicaid upper payment level program for a two-year plus period. The bill increases the health care provider tax imposed on gross receipts of providers of certain eligible acute care hospitals. Imposition and collection of taxes under the bill is contingent upon federal approval of a state plan amendment establishing an appropriate hospital Medicaid upper payment level program that meets the requirements set forth in the bill. Imposition and collection of the taxes terminates prior to the end of the two-year term of the program upon the occurrence of certain events. This section is new, therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 174, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB492/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=492&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":267741,"bill_number":"HJR37","title":"Relating to homestead exemption amendment","description":"The purpose of this amendment is extend the homestead exemption to a surviving spouse who is under sixty-five years of age and not totally disabled under certain circumstances after the death of the qualifying spouse; and to allow each county the option to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to an amount not to fifty percent of the average residential property value, subject to legislative review and approval, and subject to approval by a majority of the county's voters voting at an election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR37/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267756,"bill_number":"HB3106","title":"Regulating the use of the internet by children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate the use of the Internet by children. Adopting rules that call for Internet providers to provide parents with Internet blocking software. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3106/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3106&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":267766,"bill_number":"HB3103","title":"Amending recount procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change recount procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3103/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3103&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":267771,"bill_number":"HB3107","title":"Implementing an agreement among the states to elect the President and Vice President by national popular vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement an agreement among the states to elect the President and Vice President by national popular vote. The bill sets forth who may be members to the agreement. The bill establishes the manner of appointing presidential electors in the member states. The bill sets forth the provisions of the agreement that the member states must enact into state law. The bill also sets forth the responsibilities of certain officials. The bill further defines terms. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3107/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3107&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":267774,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the state's in-home direct care workforce","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the state's in-home direct care workforce","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR65/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267779,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Authorizing the placement of a statue of the Honorable Francis Harrison Pierpont in Independence Hall in Wheeling, West Virginia","description":"Authorizing the placement of a statue of the Honorable Francis Harrison Pierpont in Independence Hall in Wheeling, West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR69/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267786,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Repealing article concerning use of certain voting machines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal an outdated article of election code relating to voting systems no longer approved for use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB497/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=497&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":267790,"bill_number":"HB3100","title":"Permitting the sale of liquor on election day","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale of liquor on election days.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3100/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3100&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":267794,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Greenview, Boone County, \"PVT Clyde Whitman (Bobbie) Bennett and PFC Oliver Ball, Jr. Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Greenview, Boone County, \"PVT Clyde Whitman (Bobbie) Bennett and PFC Oliver Ball, Jr. Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR27/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267800,"bill_number":"HB3102","title":"Granting access to unused property of the Department of Highways to certain real property owners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant access to unused property of the Department of Highways to real property owners within a one mile radius of the land for purposes of beautifucation and other limited uses approved by the commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3102/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3102&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":267803,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge number 03-119-16.22 \"PFC Willie Ray Stollings Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge number 03-119-16.22 \"PFC Willie Ray Stollings Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR30/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267812,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Requesting a study regarding the various learning disabilities that affect many students in West Virginia","description":"Requesting a study regarding the various learning disabilities that affect many students in West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR66/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267816,"bill_number":"HB3115","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Education - State Aid to Schools","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Edcation - State Aid to Schools","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3115/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3115&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":267820,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Relating to civil actions having both a resident and nonresident plaintiff","description":"Relating to civil actions having both a resident and nonresident plaintiff","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB501/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=501&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":267839,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Providing additional protections for state forests and other public lands where timbering operations are conducted","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional protections for state forests and other public lands where timbering operations are conducted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB494/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=494&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":267849,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Regulating zipline and canopy tour operations","description":"The purpose of this bill to regulate zipline and canopy tour operations. The bill sets forth duties of zipline operators, requires liability insurance and sets forth record keeping requirements. The bill further provides for responsibilities for participants, provides for assumption of risks, and sets forth prohibited acts. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB499/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=499&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":267854,"bill_number":"HB3114","title":"Allowing the development and operation of a nursing home on the grounds of a critical access hospital meeting certain restrictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the development and operation of a nursing home on the grounds of a critical access hospital meeting certain restrictions and exemptions from nursing home moratorium and CON requirements. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3114/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3114&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":267873,"bill_number":"HB3105","title":"Providing immunity from civil or criminal liability for first responders who use forced entry to a residence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity from civil or criminal liability for first responders who use forced entry to a residence when rendering emergency care pursuant to a documented 911 call. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3105/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3105&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":267882,"bill_number":"HCR67","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":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR67/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267900,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"The \"Wilma Ellen Hodges Leslie Memorial\"","description":"The \"Wilma Ellen Hodges Leslie Memorial\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR68/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267902,"bill_number":"HB3104","title":"Relating to health professionals student loan programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a tuition waiver program, allowing out-of-state medical students who commit to practice in an underserved area of West Virginia for a specified period, the right to pay in-state tuition. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3104/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3104&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":267906,"bill_number":"HB3108","title":"Providing permanent total disability recipients annual cost-of-living allowances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide permanent total disability recipients annual cost-of-living allowances based upon the Consumer Price Index published by the United States Department of Labor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3108/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3108&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":267912,"bill_number":"HB3111","title":"Providing state employees with a cost of living salary adjustment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide state employees with a cost of living salary adjustment based on inflation. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3111/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3111&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Barker"},
{"bill_id":267914,"bill_number":"HB3101","title":"Clarifying the intent of the Legislature as to the measure of tax imposed on a person who produces timber","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the intent of the Legislature as to the measure of tax imposed on a person who produces timber and saws, mills or otherwise manufactures it into green lumber. The bill requires the producer to report twenty-five percent of the gross proceeds from the sale of the green lumber for severance tax purposes. The bill permits the change in tax be retroactive to 1993. The bill also defines the term \"green lumber.\" This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3101/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3101&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":267918,"bill_number":"HB3109","title":"Permitting unit owners' associations to institute legal action against a unit owner to collect dues or assessments that are overdue","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit unit owners' associations to institute legal action against a unit owner to collect dues or assessments that are overdue or in arrears to the association. The bill also sets forth the types of legal actions permitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3109/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3109&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":267933,"bill_number":"HB3113","title":"Exempting nonprofit, tax exempt corporations or organizations affiliated with a church from consumer sales and service tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a consumer sales and service tax exemption to nonprofit, tax exempt corporations or organization affiliated with a church of association of churches.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3113/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3113&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":267954,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Permitting sale of liquor on election day","description":"Permitting sale of liquor on election day","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB498/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=498&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":267955,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Relating generally to use of electronic voting systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement the use of electronic voting systems and set forth the requirements of those systems. The bill provides that if five percent of the registered voters in a county sign a petition not to use electronic voting for that county, the issue will be put on the ballot for that county. The bill provides that if an electronic voting system is terminated, the one replacing it must comply with the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002. The bill deletes the requirement that the purchase or lease of vote recording devices must be paid in cash. The bill also deletes outmoded terms and voting systems no longer being used.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB495/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=495&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":268980,"bill_number":"HB3123","title":"Encouraging the use of telemedicine, telepsychology and video conferencing in order to make child welfare system more effective","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage the use of telemedicine, telepsychology and video conferencing in order to make the child welfare system more effective and efficient. The bill also defines telepsychology and specifies it is considered to be practicing psychology for licensing requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3123/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3123&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":268994,"bill_number":"HB3122","title":"Allowing the West Virginia State Police and the Division of Labor to confirm the validity of an employees identification card","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Division of Labor and West Virginia State Police to confirm the validity of an employee's legal identification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3122/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3122&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":269080,"bill_number":"HB3119","title":"Increasing the expenditure limit on public service district construction and purchase contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the expenditure limit from $15,000 to $25,000 on public service district construction and purchase contracts before competitive bids are required.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3119/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3119&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":269086,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Naming the bridge on US Route 220 in the city of Keyser the \"Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Naming the bridge on US Route 220 in the city of Keyser the \"Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR70/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":269171,"bill_number":"HB3121","title":"Shortening the statutory time period during which a municipality or metro government may enact ordinances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to shorten the statutory time period during which a municipality or metro government may enact ordinances, acts, resolutions, rules or regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3121/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3121&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":269173,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Creating Paternity Justice Act of 2011","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for vacating a judgment of paternity when there is genetic evidence that excludes the previously established father as the biological father of the child in question. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB502/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=502&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":269193,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Relating to requirements for new facility projects of public agencies and projects receiving state funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require new facility projects of public agencies and projects receiving state funds, to be designed and constructed complying with the International Code Council 2009 International Energy Conservation Code and the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB510/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=510&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":269206,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Relating generally to voter registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit electronically transmitted voter signatures and an electronic voter registration system. The bill permits certain persons to register up to and including the day of an election and extends the time for certain persons to register in person. The bill requires the Secretary of State to adopt certain procedures. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for any person who exerts improper influence over or intimidate another person regarding his or her right to register. The bill further establishes criminal penalties for any person who copies certain information in the signed voter registration application of another person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB505/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=505&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":269229,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Relating to Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of municipalities that may participate in the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program. The bill provides that if the chair of the Senate Committee on Government Organization or the chair of the House of Delegates Committee on Government Organization who serve as members of the Municipal Home Rule Board permit a designee to sit in his or her place, that person sits ex officio. The bill also extends certain deadline dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB506/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=506&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":269246,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Urging EPA change course and operate in good faith","description":"Urging EPA change course and operate in good faith","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR31/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":269258,"bill_number":"HB3118","title":"Relating to private developers constructing new water systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a private developer who includes a new water system in a development project to use a public entity for the construction of the water system unless the developer obtains at least two competitive bids for the water system. If one of those bids is accepted, all the bids must be made public. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3118/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3118&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":269265,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Continuing Broadband Deployment Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue the Broadband Deployment Council.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB507/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=507&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":269300,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Designating February 14, 2011, as \"Corrections Day\"","description":"Designating February 14, 2011, as \"Corrections Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR21/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":269345,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Allowing certain liquor licensees ability to conduct responsible liquor sampling events","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow Class A retail licenses (as defined in chapter 60, Article 3A, section 4)or freestanding liquor retail outlets the ability to conduct responsible liquor sampling events on days of the week, other than Sunday. Violators of these sections are subject to civil and criminal penalties imposed by article 3A.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB508/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=508&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":269348,"bill_number":"HB3125","title":"Relating to the regulation of firearms and other deadly weapons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate firearms and other deadly weapons. The bill attempts to deal with this issue in every provision of the Code where firearms and carrying or exhibiting a deadly or dangerous weapon is mentioned. This bill is to be known as \"The West Virginia Gun Owners' Protection Act of 2011\".   Otherwise, the bill regulates firearms and other deadly weapons; it provides uniform statutory definition of \"business days\" for purposes of computation of time; it provides that the rights of local conservators of the peace and reserve deputy sheriffs to keep and bear arms as private citizens are neither enlarged nor diminished by virtue of their positions. The bill clarifies various grants of authority to certain state officers and agents to carry firearms and concealed weapons while on duty. It codifies common law arrest powers of prosecuting attorneys and assistant prosecuting attorneys and repeals special fees for fingerprinting services for applicants for federal firearm licenses. The bill repeals the authority of municipalities to prohibit the carrying of certain weapons and limits access to records pertaining to licenses to carry concealed weapons, qualified retired law-enforcement officers qualified to carry concealed firearms pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 and licensed hunters, trappers and fishermen. The bill requires qualifying law-enforcement officers employed by a West Virginia law-enforcement agency to receive certification to carry a concealed firearm nationwide as provided in the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 and establishes a procedure for a retired or medically discharged member of the State Police to appeal a denial of a letter of authorization to carry concealed handguns; it provides that certain methods of authorization for retired or medically discharged members of the State Police to carry concealed handguns are cumulative, that a letter of authorization for a retired or medically discharged member of the State Police to carry concealed weapons shall be considered a West Virginia license to carry concealed weapons for the purpose of participating in reciprocity with other states; that law-enforcement agencies are neither prohibited from nor required to permit an officer to carry his or her service weapon off-duty; and requires West Virginia law-enforcement agencies to offer access to training and certification for honorably retired officers to be permitted to carry a concealed firearm nationwide as a qualified retired law-enforcement officer as provided in the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. The bill establishes a program for issuing special qualified retired law-enforcement officer concealed firearm license by the State Police, authorizing legislative rules and provides that special qualified retired law-enforcement officer concealed firearm license is cumulative and supplemental. The bill prohibits state financial assistance to higher education institutions that infringe upon an individual's right to keep and bear arms as provided by law, expands prohibition on interference with hunters, trappers and fishermen to include the lawful possession or control of lawfully-taken wildlife, prohibits certain harassment, intimidation or threats against hunters, trappers or fishermen, provides exemptions to prohibited acts relating to interference with hunters, trappers and fishermen, provides exemption from prohibited acts relating to interference with hunters, trappers and fishermen for Constitutionally-protected activities, increases criminal penalties for interference with hunters, trappers and fishermen, provides civil remedies for unlawful interference with hunters, trappers and fishermen, clarifies that hunting statutes generally do not prohibit the otherwise lawful carrying of handguns for self-defense purposes and exempts persons who are licensed or otherwise authorized to lawfully carry concealed weapons from certain limitations on how firearms may be carried or transported. The bill provides additional lawful means for the transportation of rifles and shotguns in or on vehicles and vessels. The bill clarifies language on Sunday hunting local option election ballots to accurately state the nature of the question propounded. It modifies restrictions relating to discharging firearms near residences, parks and certain other public places and consolidates and clarifies certain penalty provisions. The bill requires notice of a guardianship or conservatorship hearing to include a warning of the potential consequences of the guardianship or conservatorship action on the alleged protected person's ability to lawfully possess firearms. It requires domestic violence protective orders to contain certain warnings about implications of order on legality of firearms possession and clarifies the effect of protective orders on legality of firearms possession. The bill prohibits an adoption agency or entity from making suitability determinations based on, requiring disclosure relating to, or restricting the lawful possession, storage or use of a firearm or ammunition. The bill provides immunity from civil liability for certain firearms safety instructors, course providers, sponsoring organizations and participants. It modifies the area covered by prohibition on transporting restricted articles on correctional facility premises. The bill prohibits the taking of lawfully possessed arms and ammunition during a declared state of emergency or riot. It repeals the prohibition on bringing weapons upon the State Capitol Complex. The bill declares legislative findings and intent and defines terms. It limits the requirement of license to carry concealed weapons to enumerated locations, provides additional exemptions to requirement of license to carry concealed weapons, grants full faith and credit to all qualified out-of-state license or permit to carry concealed weapons held by qualifying out-of-state licensees, requires certain persons who lawfully carry a concealed weapon without a license to inform the law-enforcement officer and submit to certain requests by the law-enforcement officer when the person is contacted by a law-enforcement officer and provides procedures for ascertaining the existence of a license or other lawful authorization to carry a concealed weapon. The bill establishes certain rebuttable presumptions regarding the existence or absence of evidence of a license or other lawful authorization to carry a concealed weapon, establishes multiple classes of licenses to carry concealed weapons, prescribing eligibility criteria for each class of license, repeals limitation of licenses to carry concealed weapons to pistols and revolvers only, repeals license to carry concealed weapons fee surcharge for Courthouse Facilities Improvement Fund; requiring the inclusion of certain information on applications for licenses to carry concealed weapons, modifies eligibility criteria for licenses to carry concealed weapons and specifies information to be provided in application for license to carry concealed weapons. The bill requires applicants for licenses to carry concealed weapons to provide specified documentation with application, specifies required components of background investigations of applicants for licenses to carry concealed weapons, requires background check on applicants for licenses to carry concealed weapons to determine an applicant's eligibility to possess or transport firearms under state and federal law and requires fingerprint-based state and national criminal and mental health background checks on applicants for Class 1 licenses. The bill establishes a State Police Concealed Weapons License Background Check Administration Fund, provides for the source of funds use of funds and authorizes expenditures from collections. The bill converts county concealed weapons license administration funds to perpetual revolving accounts and repeals authority of sheriff to expend surplus funds in county concealed weapons license administration fund. The bill establishes additional means of fulfilling requirement of demonstrating basic competence with a handgun, prescribes additional requirement for Class 1, 2 and 4 licenses of completing certain live fire shooting exercises and passing live fire shooting proficiency test and requires instructors of live fire shooting proficiency tests to maintain records on students. The bill modifies time limit for sheriffs to act on applications for licenses to carry concealed weapons. It conforms requirements for Social Security number solicitations on applications for licenses to carry concealed weapons to Section 7 of the federal Privacy Act of 1974, establishes a uniform system of numbering and indexing all licenses to carry concealed weapons throughout the state, specifies the form and contents of licenses to carry concealed weapons, establishes provisions governing the change of a licensee's name or address, modifies the license expiration and renewal cycle, prorates license fees and extends licenses of active-duty members of the Armed Forces while deployed. The bill requires Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to produce license cards upon request of sheriff, provides for the payment of cost of producing license cards, transfers responsibility for preparing license applications and other forms from Superintendent to Attorney General and requires sheriffs to accept certain methods of payment for fees for licenses to carry concealed weapons. The bill establishes procedure for appealing the suspension or revocation of a license to carry concealed weapons; specifying form of notice of denial, suspension or revocation of a license to carry concealed weapons. It specifies whether a license to carry concealed weapons shall be suspended or revoked, establishes optional procedure for reconsidering denial, suspension or revocation of license prior to judicial appeal, closing proceedings and sealing records in judicial appeals of denials, suspension and revocations of licenses to carry concealed weapons and modifies immunity from civil liability for certain acts relative to concealed weapons licensing. The bill declares licensing statute to be comprehensive and preemptive. It requires courts to determine whether individuals in proceedings resulting in disqualification from licensure are licensed to carry a concealed weapon and to notify issuing agency upon a licensee becoming disqualified for certain causes from continued licensure to carry concealed weapons. It requires sheriffs to issue notice of license expiration and renewal process and provides contents of notice. The bill provides criminal penalties for fraudulently obtaining or unlawfully disclosing confidential information about individuals who have applied for or been issued licenses to carry concealed weapons. It establishes provisions for the use of an alternate address by certain classes of protected persons. It requires the Attorney General to periodically notify the Attorney General and licensing authority of each state of this state's recognition of qualified out-of-state license or permit to carry concealed weapons held by qualifying out-of-state licensees and to negotiate and execute reciprocity agreements to secure recognition of West Virginia licenses when required by other states as a condition of recognizing West Virginia licenses. It further requires the Attorney General and the Superintendent of the State Police to provide certain annual reports to the Legislature, requiring the Attorney General to publish and annually revise a compendium of firearm and use of force laws. The bill provides for the disposition of applications for licenses to carry concealed weapons filed before and pending on the effective date of this article. The bill provides for classification of licenses to carry concealed weapons in effect on the effective date of this article, specifies procedures for upgrading or modifying class of license to carry concealed weapons, establishes emergency license to carry concealed weapons, eligibility criteria, license fee and creating uniform rule concerning the requirement to carry and exhibit license when carrying a concealed weapon for both West Virginia licensees and qualified out-of-state licensees. The bill conforms classes of persons prohibited from possessing firearms to federal law, clarifies conflicting statutory language, prohibits certain persons from carrying a concealed weapon in a public place and provides additional procedures for relief from weapons disabilities. The bill designates officials authorized to certify the transfer and registration of firearms subject to the National Firearms Act. It establishes time limit for designated officials to act on requests for certification, establishes uniform standard for approving or denying requested certifications and provides immunity from civil liability for lawfully performing required certifications. The bill prohibits licensed firearm dealers from refusing to sell or otherwise transfer a firearm to any person solely on the basis that the person purchased a firearm that was later the subject of a law-enforcement trace request, requires licensed firearms dealers to perform certain acts incident to firearm sales or transfers and prohibits the purchase or attempt to purchase a firearm from a firearm dealer by certain persons. The bill increases criminal penalties for any person other than a law-enforcement officer who knowingly solicits, persuades, encourages or entices any other person to violate firearm sales laws. It provides civil remedies for unlawful denial or delay of firearm sale or transfer. It specifies areas subject to prohibition on possession of deadly weapons on school premises, with exceptions, creates separate offense for possessing deadly weapon in school safety zone with the intent to use the deadly weapon unlawfully or to threaten or endanger another person and provides criminal penalties. The bill reduces criminal penalties for unlawful possession of deadly weapon in school safety zones without the intent to use the deadly weapon unlawfully or to threaten or endanger another person. It modifies requirements and procedures for suspending or revoking driver's license of person convicted of or adjudicated a juvenile delinquent for such offenses. It prohibits the possession or conveyance of deadly weapons into certain areas of courthouses and other places where judicial proceedings are held and declares certain persons exempt. It requires establishment of secure weapon storage areas and posting of signs and provides for the consolidation of required signage and secure weapon storage areas when premises contained within secure restricted access area. It provides for the establishment of secure restricted access areas in certain public buildings, procedures for establishment and prohibits the possession of or conveyance of deadly weapons into secure restricted access areas. The bill provides criminal penalties for possessing or conveying deadly weapons into restricted premises, signage requirements and requires the provision of secure weapon storage areas at secure restricted access areas for individuals to lawfully store firearms before entering secure restricted access area. The bill provides additional criminal penalties for the use or possession of firearms or other weapons during the commission of specified crimes. It exempts certain officers, employees and agents of the United States, this state or a political subdivision of this state from restrictions or prohibitions on possessing weapons imposed by private property owners, requiring all private property owners that have legally restricted or prohibited the possession or carrying of weapons on their premises to give notice of such prohibitions or restrictions by posting specified signs, provides the format of signs, effect of failure to properly post signs indicating such prohibition or restriction and provides immunity from civil liability to private property owners and private employers for certain acts or omissions of individuals licensed to carry concealed weapons or authorized to carry concealed weapons without a license if the private property owner or private employer voluntarily refrains from restricting the possession or carrying of deadly weapons by individuals licensed to carry concealed weapons or authorized to carry concealed weapons without a license. The bill prohibits a public or private employer from prohibiting a customer, employee or invitee from possessing any legally owned firearm or concealable weapon that is lawfully possessed and locked inside or locked to a private motor vehicle in a parking lot and prohibits a public or private employer from violating the privacy rights of a customer, employee or invitee by verbal or written inquiry regarding the presence of a firearm or concealable weapon inside or locked to a private motor vehicle in a parking lot or by the search of a private motor vehicle in a parking lot to ascertain the presence of a firearm or concealable weapon within the vehicle. It prohibits actions by a public or private employer against a customer, employee or invitee based upon verbal or written statements concerning possession of a firearm or concealable weapon stored inside a private motor vehicle in a parking lot for lawful purposes. It provides conditions under which a search of a private motor vehicle in the parking lot of a public or private employer may be conducted, prohibits a public or private employer from conditioning employment upon specified licensure status or upon a specified agreement, prohibits a public or private employer from attempting to prevent or prohibiting any customer, employee or invitee from entering the parking lot of the employer's place of business because the private motor vehicle of a customer, employee or invitee contains a legal firearm or concealable weapon and prohibits public or private employers from terminating the employment of or otherwise discriminating against an employee, or expelling a customer or invitee, for exercising his or her right to keep and bear arms or for exercising the right of self-defense. It provides a condition to the prohibition and that such prohibitions apply to all public-sector employers. It provides that, when subject to the prohibitions imposed by law, a public or private employer has no duty of care related to the actions prohibited, provides specified immunity from liability for public and private employers, provides nonapplicability of such immunity, provides construction and exceptions to certain prohibitions, provides for enforcement of certain prohibitions and provides for the award of reasonable personal costs and losses and award of court costs and attorney's fees. The bill declares the provisions of the West Virginia Code to be the sole means by which the keeping and bearing of arms may be regulated, preempting any ordinance, rule, policy or administrative action inconsistent therewith and stating exceptions. It provides for enforcement of prohibition on additional regulation of firearms or concealable weapons, provides rules of construction, prohibits the registration of firearms or firearm owners, with exceptions, provides compliance period for purging prohibited registries, limits seizures of concealable weapons and provides remedies for unlawful seizure of concealable weapon. The bill provides civil and criminal penalties for certain acts in violation of an individual's right to keep and bear arms and defines certain acts as per se official misconduct for purposes of removing public official from office. The bill establishes regulations for gun buy-back programs, establishes procedures to protect interests of owners of stolen firearms and preserve evidence of certain crimes, requires certain firearms disposed by a public agency to be offered for sale to licensed firearm dealers by public auction or sealed bids, procedures for public sale of certain firearms and requires award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain cases. The bill clarifies conflicting statutory language, updates references to licenses to carry concealed weapons in the state central mental health registry law and clarifies the permissible use of records in the central state mental health registry. The bill establishes statute of limitations for prosecuting certain crimes. It authorizes the setting aside and expungement of certain criminal convictions involving misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence. It defines eligible offenses. It provides a form and contents of petition, filing fee, service and notice requirements, prosecutor, victim and state agency opposition to petition, court procedure for hearing and ruling upon the petition, presumptions and burdens of proof, establishes procedures for expunging records and effects of set aside and expungement; and repeals or revising various archaic language  .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3125/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3125&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":269371,"bill_number":"SB509","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB509/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=509&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":269396,"bill_number":"HB3124","title":"Relating to administrative hearings for suspension and revocation of licenses for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns administrative hearings for suspension and revocation of licenses for driving while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs, The bill provides that the Office of Administrative Hearings send notices of hearings to the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Attorney General if the Attorney General has filed a notice of appearance and deletes the requirement that notice be sent to the county prosecuting attorney;. The bill provides the Office of Administrative Hearings  subpoena authority and failure to obey a subpoena constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500. The bill deletes the provision that a hearing notice sent by certified or registered mail to a law-enforcement officer constitutes a subpoena to appear; . The bill also provides authority to impose certain fees and that a special revenue account be created to support the activities of the Office of Administrative Hearings. The bill further  authorizes rulemaking .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3124/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3124&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":269432,"bill_number":"HB3120","title":"Keep Jobs in West Virginia Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Keep Jobs in West Virginia Act.\" The bill requires all work performed for the state by contractors be performed in the United States. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill also permits the state to seek damages and void contracts for work done outside the country and provides exceptions. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3120/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3120&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":269445,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Relating to adultery and alimony in divorce proceeding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that adultery is a bar to receiving alimony in a divorce proceeding. It also allows an adjustment to be made if a party learns of adultery after entry of divorce decree. §48-8-104a is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB503/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=503&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":269457,"bill_number":"HB3117","title":"Relating to health care provider taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to maximize federal funding for Medicaid by establishing a hospital Medicaid upper payment level program for a two-year plus period. The bill increases the health care provider tax imposed on gross receipts of providers of certain eligible acute care hospitals. Imposition and collection of taxes under the bill is contingent upon federal approval of a state plan amendment establishing an appropriate hospital Medicaid upper payment level program that meets the requirements set forth in the bill. Imposition and collection of the taxes terminates prior to the end of the two-year term of the program upon the occurrence of certain events. This section is new, therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3117/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3117&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":269463,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Relating to administrative hearings for suspension and revocation of licenses for driving under influence","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns administrative hearings for suspension and revocation of licenses for driving while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs, The bill provides that the Office of Administrative Hearings send notices of hearings to the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Attorney General if the Attorney General has filed a notice of appearance and deletes the requirement that notice be sent to the county prosecuting attorney;. The bill provides the Office of Administrative Hearings  subpoena authority and failure to obey a subpoena constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500. The bill deletes the provision that a hearing notice sent by certified or registered mail to a law-enforcement officer constitutes a subpoena to appear; . The bill also provides authority to impose certain fees and that a special revenue account be created to support the activities of the Office of Administrative Hearings. The bill further  authorizes rulemaking .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB504/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=504&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":269493,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Designating February 14, 2011 \"Corrections Day\"","description":"Designating February 14, 2011 \"Corrections Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR25/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271096,"bill_number":"HB3135","title":"Decreasing the student to teacher ratio in kindergarten through sixth grades","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decrease the student-to- teacher ratio in kindergarten through sixth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3135/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3135&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kevin Craig"},
{"bill_id":271118,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"Revising high-growth business investment tax credit","description":"Revising high-growth business investment tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB518/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=518&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":271125,"bill_number":"HB3134","title":"Relating to child support enforcement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical corrections to the code, allow amnesty payment agreements to extend past two years, require emplyers to notify the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement prior to issuing a bonus to its employees and require a source of income electronically remit support payments via electronic means.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3134/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3134&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":271127,"bill_number":"HB3136","title":"Relating to government construction contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a requirement for multiple prime contract bids on certain public works projects. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3136/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3136&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":271133,"bill_number":"HB3152","title":"Relating to tests and methods to annually assess the basic skills of achievement and proficiency of home schooled students and students in private, parochial or church schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 to be one of the optional methods to annually assess the basic skills of achievement and proficiency of home schooled students and students in private, parochial or church schools. The bill also grants the State Board of Education rulemaking authority to determine the subjects to be tested and the proficiency scores necessary to be home schooled.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3152/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3152&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":271134,"bill_number":"HB3129","title":"Creating and implementing a fund to encourage the development and use of renewable forms of energy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and implement a fund to encourage the development and use of renewable forms of energy and energy efficiency programs, projects and enterprises. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3129/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3129&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":271206,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"The \"Larkin Ours Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Larkin Ours Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR74/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=74&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271228,"bill_number":"HB3132","title":"Requiring a judge's permission before a juror's information can be released","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a trial judge to agree before certain juror information is released to the public after trial.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3132/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3132&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":271252,"bill_number":"HB3149","title":"Requiring state contracts and local contracts funded with state dollars to be performed within the United States","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that state tax dollars are used to create state jobs and to stabilize the state tax base by prohibiting the state from contracting with or providing economic development assistance to companies that ship service work outside the United States. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3149/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3149&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":271305,"bill_number":"HB3142","title":"Increasing the allowable number of magistrate court deputy clerks by five","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the allowable number of magistrate court deputy clerks by five.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3142/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3142&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":271349,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Amending Rule 94 of the Rules of the House of Delegates, relating to increasing the allowable number of sponsors of a bill to twenty-five","description":"Amending Rule 94 of the Rules of the House of Delegates, relating to increasing the allowable number of sponsors of a bill to twenty-five","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"On Unfinished Business, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR22/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271352,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Designating \"My Home Among the Hills\" by E. W. James and \"Country Roads\" by John Denver, official state songs","description":"Designating \"My Home Among the Hills\" by E. W. James and \"Country Roads\" by John Denver, official state songs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR72/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=72&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271359,"bill_number":"HB3138","title":"Providing for companies with state-funded contracts to disclose any employment practices regarding the employment of workers overseas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for companies with state-funded contracts to disclose any employment practices regarding the employment of workers overseas. It would also provide for an annual study of contract employment trends and the creation of a joint task force. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3138/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3138&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":271374,"bill_number":"HB3147","title":"Increasing the annual salaries of supreme court justices, circuit judges, family court judges and magistrates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the annual salaries of supreme court justices, circuit judges, family court judges and magistrates. This bill also provides that magistrates be compensated equally by eliminating the two-tier pay system currently utilized for paying magistrates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3147/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3147&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":271397,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Urging the Governor of Florida and the Florida State Senate Legislature not to repeal Florida's prescription tracking system","description":"Urging the Governor of Florida and the Florida State Senate Legislature not to repeal Florida's prescription tracking system","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR75/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=75&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271400,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Relating to residency requirements for persons appointed as campus police officers","description":"Relating to residency requirements for persons appointed as campus police officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB515/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=515&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":271404,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider its January 13, 2011, action to veto the permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Spruce Mine in Logan County, West Virginia","description":"Urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider its January 13, 2011, action to veto the permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Spruce Mine in Logan County, West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR73/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=73&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271407,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Relating to workers' compensation coverage of state government entities","description":"Relating to workers' compensation coverage of state government entities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB513/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=513&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":271444,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Congratulating Cabell Midland High School Boys' Cross Country team on winning 2010 Class AAA state championship","description":"Congratulating Cabell Midland High School Boys' Cross Country team on winning 2010 Class AAA state championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR26/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271455,"bill_number":"HB3146","title":"Creating the Tea Party Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Tea Party Act. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill requires $200 million of spending cuts per year for five years in state government. The bill requires the savings from the spending cuts and fifty percent of any budget surpluses be placed in a new account. The bill requires moneys in this new account to be used to reduce the taxes of all West Virginians. The bill also establishes July 1, 2011 the effective date. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3146/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3146&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":271458,"bill_number":"HB3140","title":"Providing for the interception of insurance settlement claims by the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement for past-due support","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the interception of insurance settlement claims by the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement for past-due support owed by an obligor and for establishing, modifying or enforcing medical support orders. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3140/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3140&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":271490,"bill_number":"HB3145","title":"Providing a one-time bonus to certain annuitants of the Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time bonus payment of $600 to certain annuitants of the Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System. Sections §5-10-22k and §18-7A-26v are new, therefore they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3145/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3145&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":271545,"bill_number":"HB3131","title":"Imposing a ten-year moratorium on severance taxes on the extracting and recovering material from refuse, slurry, gob piles or other sources of waste coal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a ten-year moratorium on severance taxes on the extraction and recovery of material from refuse, slurry, gob piles or other sources of waste coal to produce energy. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3131/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3131&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":271569,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Requiring state board establish digital learning program","description":"Requiring state board establish digital learning program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB516/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=516&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":271575,"bill_number":"HB3137","title":"Providing for additional circumstances giving rise to \"state ‘on' indicators\" for purposes of extended unemployment compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for additional circumstances giving rise to \"state 'on' indicators\" for purposes of extended unemployment compensation benefits.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3137/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3137&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":271604,"bill_number":"HB3144","title":"Creating a criminal offense and adding misdemeanor criminal penalties for picketing or disrupting funerals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a criminal offense for picketing or disrupting funerals or memorial services. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3144/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3144&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":271659,"bill_number":"HB3143","title":"Relating to penalties for causing injury or death to certain animals used by law enforcement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fine and minimum penalty for causing death or injury to animals used by law enforcement agencies and in explosion explosive detection.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3143/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3143&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":271727,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Relating generally to salaries of certain judges and magistrates","description":"Relating generally to salaries of certain judges and magistrates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB512/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=512&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":271737,"bill_number":"HB3151","title":"Requiring that national assessment of educational progress program tests be administered during the last week of the academic school year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that national assessment of educational progress program tests be administered during the last week of the school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3151/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3151&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":271776,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge on U. S. Route 60 in Gauley Bridge \"Sgt. Scott Angel Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge on U. S. Route 60 in Gauley Bridge \"Sgt. Scott Angel Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR32/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271791,"bill_number":"HB3130","title":"Removing the dollar cap on the funding formula for Regional Education Service Agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the $3,990,000 dollar cap on the funding formula for Regional Education Service Agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3130/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3130&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":271792,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Requesting a study of the feasibility of establishing a system of issuing all licenses, certificates or permits, required for business entities in the state, from a single location","description":"Requesting a study of the feasibility of establishing a system of issuing all licenses, certificates or permits, required for business entities in the state, from a single location","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR71/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271872,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Creating Quality Control Procedure for Agency Rules Act","description":"Creating Quality Control Procedure for Agency Rules Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB517/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=517&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":271946,"bill_number":"HB3153","title":"Exempting of certain public safety training courses from payment of consumer sales tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain public safety training courses, including hand-gun safety, from payment of consumer sales tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3153/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3153&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":271969,"bill_number":"HB3133","title":"Removing the statute of limitations in child and spousal support cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the statute of limitations in child and spousal support cases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3133/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3133&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":271973,"bill_number":"HB3148","title":"Relating to residency requirements for persons appointed as campus police officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit persons who can become bona fide residents of this state within ninety days of their appointment to serve as campus police officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3148/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3148&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlene Marshall"},
{"bill_id":271976,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Creating Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) Act","description":"Creating Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB511/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=511&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":271992,"bill_number":"HB3139","title":"Relating to restrictions on dispensing oxycontin extended release or fentanyl patches","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent the abuse of oxycontin extended release and fentanyl by requiring those substances contain naloxone  to be released only on alteration of the delivery vehicle . The bill requires those substances be directly prescribed by a licensed practitioner with Schedule II privileges and directly monitored by a licensed physician or nurse at least monthly. The bill also provides for penalties, including being a felony for third and subsequent convictions. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3139/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3139&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":271998,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Authorizing legislative rule for Higher Education Policy Commission regarding authorization of degree-granting institutions","description":"Authorizing legislative rule for Higher Education Policy Commission regarding authorization of degree-granting institutions","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB514/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=514&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":272017,"bill_number":"HB3141","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to require bonds be posted in connection with major construction, mineral extraction and industrial projects that impact the roads","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Commissioner of Highways to require bonds be posted in connection with major construction, mineral extraction and industrial projects that impact the roads in this state. The bill also grants rule-making authority. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3141/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3141&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":272018,"bill_number":"HB3127","title":"Increasing the fees charged by the clerk of the circuit court for medical professional liability actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fees charged by the clerk of the circuit court for medical professional liability actions from $260 to $280.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3127/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3127&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":272029,"bill_number":"HJR38","title":"Capital Punishment Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to is to require the Legislature to approve by general law capital punishment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR38/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":272055,"bill_number":"HB3128","title":"Relating to filing a civil petition for expungement of records relating to an arrest","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the section so that a person seeking expungement of criminal records if found not guilty of the offense, or against whom charges have been dismissed, shall file a civil petition to expunge all records relating to the arrest, charge or other matters arising out of the arrest or charge.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3128/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3128&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":272057,"bill_number":"HB3150","title":"Authorizing a new court to be known as the Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and provide structures and standards for a new Intermediate Court of A0ppeals. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3150/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3150&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":272097,"bill_number":"HB3126","title":"Requiring a railroad company to provide pesticide safety information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  require a railroad company to provide pesticide safety information at a central location accessible to employees of the railroad company and to the public and local communities along the right-of-way treated by pesticide use. The bill also requires a railroad company to provide pesticide safety training annually to its employees who work along railroad rights,of,way and in rail yards. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3126/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3126&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":273495,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Relating to Economic Development Authority's criteria for loans to tourism projects","description":"Relating to Economic Development Authority's criteria for loans to tourism projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB520/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=520&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":273517,"bill_number":"HB3154","title":"Exempting from taxation active duty military personnel who are residents of West Virginia and stationed in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from taxation active duty military pay for active duty military personnel who are residents of West Virginia and stationed in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3154/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3154&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":273574,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Relating to circumstances giving rise to state \"on\" indicators for extended unemployment compensation","description":"Relating to circumstances giving rise to state \"on\" indicators for extended unemployment compensation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB529/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=529&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":273607,"bill_number":"HB3160","title":"Transferring powers of construction and maintenance activities of parkways authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the powers of construction and maintenance activities of the Parkways Authority, including the transference of personnel and equipment used by the Parkways Authority for maintenance and construction activities, to the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3160/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3160&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Savilla"},
{"bill_id":273627,"bill_number":"HB3161","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":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3161/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3161&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":273628,"bill_number":"HB3162","title":"Relating to polygraph examinations required as a condition of supervision for certain sex offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the number of polygraph examinations which may be administered by an examiner, to be consistent with the Model Policy for Post-conviction Sex Offender Testing established by the American Polygraph Association.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3162/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3162&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":273631,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Promulgating rules for environmental sampling","description":"Promulgating rules for environmental sampling","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB531/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=531&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":273648,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Requiring parents objecting to immunizations provide written statement in lieu of certificates of proof","description":"Requiring parents objecting to immunizations provide written statement in lieu of certificates of proof","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB522/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=522&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":273655,"bill_number":"HB3155","title":"Requiring the Department of Health and Human Resources to annually review the rates paid to health care providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to annually review rates paid to health care providers and report its findings to the Legislature. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3155/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3155&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":273659,"bill_number":"HB3156","title":"Relating to the method of appraising certain affordable multifamily rental housing property","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":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3156/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3156&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":273662,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Recognizing Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America","description":"Recognizing Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR27/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273677,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Clarifying use of certain portion of revenues of racetracks with lottery table games","description":"Clarifying use of certain portion of revenues of racetracks with lottery table games","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB530/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=530&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":273716,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Allowing certain emergency service providers possess Naloxone to administer in suspected overdoses","description":"Allowing certain emergency service providers possess Naloxone to administer in suspected overdoses","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB526/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=526&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":273751,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Imposing statute of limitations for bringing civil action derived from surveying of property","description":"Imposing statute of limitations for bringing civil action derived from surveying of property","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB521/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=521&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":273752,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"The \"Sergeant Robert Dewey Thompson Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Sergeant Robert Dewey Thompson Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR78/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=78&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273763,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"The \"Captain John Hanson McNeill CSA Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Captain John Hanson McNeill CSA Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR76/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=76&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273770,"bill_number":"HB3158","title":"Allowing the use of traffic law photo-monitoring devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the use of traffic law photo-monitoring devices to detect or prove traffic law violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3158/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3158&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":273785,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Relating to preservation of affordable housing in counties with impact fees","description":"Relating to preservation of affordable housing in counties with impact fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB533/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=533&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":273794,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Providing use of lottery funds for public projects","description":"Providing use of lottery funds for public projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB525/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=525&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":273810,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Increasing tax credits for apprenticeship training in construction trades","description":"Creating tax credit for apprenticeship training in construction trades","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB523/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=523&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":273846,"bill_number":"HB3159","title":"Authorizing certain individuals to obtain a prescription for epinephrine, purchase epinephrine, and administer epinephrine in emergency situations and promulgating rules for the development of training programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain individuals to obtain a prescription for epinephrine, purchase epinephrine, and administer epinephrine in emergency situations and to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to promulgate rules for the development of training programs to insure the proper use of epinephrine in these emergency situations. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3159/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3159&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Meshea Poore"},
{"bill_id":273851,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"The \"SP5 Lloyd 'Buddy' Greene Jr. Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"SP5 Lloyd 'Buddy' Greene Jr. Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR77/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=77&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273900,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Relating to operation of diesel equipment in underground coal mines","description":"Relating to operation of diesel equipment in underground coal mines","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB524/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=524&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":273901,"bill_number":"HB3163","title":"Relating to workers' compensation programs of state government entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a program for managing workers' compensation coverage of state entities by the Insurance Commissioner. §33-2-21a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 183, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3163/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3163&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":273923,"bill_number":"HB3157","title":"Adding an additional family court judge to the twenty-third family court district","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add an additional family court judge to the twenty-third family court district, which is comprised of Mineral, Hampshire and Morgan counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3157/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3157&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":273957,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"The \"PFC Abraham G. Sams Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"PFC Abraham G. Sams Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR79/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=79&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":274008,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Relating to having nursing home on grounds of critical access hospital","description":"Relating to having nursing home on grounds of critical access hospital","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB527/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=527&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":274010,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Allowing certain physically disabled service personnel work in another classification with continued compensation","description":"Allowing certain physically disabled employees work in another classification with continued compensation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB528/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=528&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":274016,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Relating to fraud and abuse in Medicaid program","description":"Relating to fraud and abuse in Medicaid program","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB532/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=532&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":274033,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Creating WV Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act","description":"Creating WV Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB519/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=519&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":274097,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge on Route 16 in Wyoming County \"Justin Lane Haga Janes and Matthew Robert Wrenn Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge on Route 16 in Wyoming County \"Justin Lane Haga Janes and Matthew Robert Wrenn Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR33/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276268,"bill_number":"HB3178","title":"Funding for substance abuse services through increased taxes on beer, wine and liquor","description":"Funding for substance abuse services through increased taxes on beer, wine and liquor","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3178/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3178&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":276330,"bill_number":"HB3174","title":"Relating to liquor sampling events","description":"Relating to liquor sampling events","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3174/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3174&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bonnie Brown"},
{"bill_id":276373,"bill_number":"HB3168","title":"Requiring that State Police officers be compensated for time when they are required to be on standby and providing a stipend for housing cost for certain officers","description":"Requiring that State Police officers be compensated for time when they are required to be on standby and providing a stipend for housing cost for certain officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3168/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3168&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":276393,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Requiring certain funds from current surplus be used solely for completing Route 35","description":"Requiring certain funds from current surplus be used solely for completing Route 35","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB536/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=536&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":276405,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Creating tax credit for businesses that compost","description":"Creating tax credit for businesses that compost","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB537/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=537&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":276427,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Providing drivers' licenses designating licensee as honorably discharged veteran","description":"Providing drivers' licenses designating licensee as honorably discharged veteran","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Recommitted to Transportation and Infrastructure on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB535/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=535&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":276428,"bill_number":"HB3170","title":"Providing that pharmacists may not obstruct a patient in obtaining a prescription drug or device that has been legally prescribed","description":"Providing that pharmacists may not obstruct a patient in obtaining a prescription drug or device that has been legally prescribed","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3170/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3170&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Hatfield"},
{"bill_id":276439,"bill_number":"HB3179","title":"Providing a cost-of- living increase for state employees and retirees","description":"Providing a cost-of- living increase for state employees and retirees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3179/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3179&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":276459,"bill_number":"HB3177","title":"Permitting an owner who sells real property pursuant to a deed of trust to terminate a preexisting tenancy","description":"Permitting an owner who sells real property pursuant to a deed of trust to terminate a preexisting tenancy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3177/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3177&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":276479,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge near Walkersville in Lewis County \"SP4 Loyd Eugene Robinson Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge near Walkersville in Lewis County \"SP4 Loyd Eugene Robinson Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR35/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276480,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"The \"Eli 'Rimfire' Hamrick Trail\"","description":"The \"Eli 'Rimfire' Hamrick Trail\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR81/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=81&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276493,"bill_number":"HB3173","title":"Amending and adding to divorce, distribution of property and child custody guidelines to take into consideration the presence of an autistic child","description":"Amending and adding to divorce, distribution of property and child custody guidelines to take into consideration the presence of an autistic child","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3173/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3173&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Walker"},
{"bill_id":276568,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study requiring the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to deduct from monthly benefits to retirees sums to pay retiree association dues","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study requiring the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to deduct from monthly benefits to retirees sums to pay retiree association dues","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR80/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=80&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276609,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Requesting the Legislature to establish a Joint Legislative Committee on Public Service Commission Accountability and Effectiveness","description":"Requesting the Legislature to establish a Joint Legislative Committee on Public Service Commission Accountability and Effectiveness","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR82/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=82&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276612,"bill_number":"HB3175","title":"Requiring a popular vote of the residents of the county affected by a proposed initial rate or a proposed increase of any rate or tolls","description":"Requiring a popular vote of the residents of the county affected by a proposed initial rate or a proposed increase of any rate or tolls","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3175/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3175&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Savilla"},
{"bill_id":276628,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Recognizing WVU at Parkersburg on occasion of its 50th Anniversary","description":"Recognizing WVU at Parkersburg on occasion of its 50th Anniversary","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR29/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276639,"bill_number":"HB3171","title":"Providing educators with the education and training necessary to ensure the safety of state schools","description":"Providing educators with the education and training necessary to ensure the safety of state schools","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3171/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3171&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":276683,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Creating Learn and Earn Cooperative Education Program","description":"Creating Learn and Earn Cooperative Education Program","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB538/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=538&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":276684,"bill_number":"HJR39","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR39/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276688,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Relating to mandatory drug testing of coal miners","description":"Relating to mandatory drug testing of coal miners","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB534/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=534&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":276721,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Relating to reinstatement of certain police chiefs and deputy chiefs","description":"Increasing cities in which certain police chiefs are entitled to reinstatement","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Recommitted to Government Organization on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB539/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=539&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":276729,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Creating Equine Rescue Facilities Act","description":"Creating Equine Early Intervention and Protection Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB540/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=540&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":276766,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Designating February 17, 2011, \"Higher Education Day\" at the Legislature","description":"Designating February 17, 2011, \"Higher Education Day\" at the Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR28/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276770,"bill_number":"HB3172","title":"Including certain employees of the office of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner be included in the classified service","description":"Including certain employees of the office of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner be included in the classified service","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3172/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3172&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":276782,"bill_number":"HB3169","title":"Reinstating the high-growth business investment tax credit","description":"Reinstating the high-growth business investment tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3169/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3169&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Kominar"},
{"bill_id":276795,"bill_number":"HB3164","title":"Creating a pilot program for incarceration and treating low risk inmates who are disabled","description":"Creating a pilot program for incarceration and treating low risk inmates who are disabled","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3164/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3164&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Martin"},
{"bill_id":276813,"bill_number":"HB3165","title":"Creating an Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"Creating an Intermediate Court of Appeals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3165/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3165&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":276831,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Relating to meeting and conference rights for members of fire departments","description":"Relating to meeting and conference rights for members of fire departments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB542/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=542&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":276841,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge on I-79 in Weston \"Colonel James E. Hiteshew Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge on I-79 in Weston \"Colonel James E. Hiteshew Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR34/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276846,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Clarifying entities included in water's-edge group for corporation tax purposes","description":"Clarifying entities included in water's-edge group for corporation tax purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB541/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=541&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":276855,"bill_number":"HB3166","title":"Permitting municipalities to stagger the terms of elected officers","description":"Permitting municipalities to stagger the terms of elected officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3166/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3166&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":276897,"bill_number":"HB3167","title":"Limiting elected or appointed officials from placing their name or likeness on trinkets paid for with public funds","description":"Limiting elected or appointed officials from placing their name or likeness on trinkets paid for with public funds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3167/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3167&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":276998,"bill_number":"HJR40","title":"Legislature Reapportionment Amendment","description":"Legislature Reapportionment Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR40/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":277020,"bill_number":"HB3176","title":"Adding a magistrate to Monongalia County","description":"Adding a magistrate to Monongalia County","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3176/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3176&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Anthony Barill"},
{"bill_id":279496,"bill_number":"HB3188","title":"Relating to the confidentiality of the Rate Setting Model","description":"Relating to the confidentiality of the Rate Setting Model","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3188/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3188&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":279514,"bill_number":"HB3183","title":"Creating the Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Program","description":"Creating the Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3183/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3183&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stan Shaver"},
{"bill_id":279521,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Urging members of the West Virginia delegation to Congress to oppose any action by Congress or the President to reduce funding for Community Service Block Grants","description":"Urging members of the West Virginia delegation to Congress to oppose any action by Congress or the President to reduce funding for Community Service Block Grants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR88/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=88&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279526,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Relating to funding for civil legal services for poor","description":"Relating to funding for civil legal services for poor","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB549/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=549&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Wills"},
{"bill_id":279536,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Providing alternative mechanisms to supplement strategies to expand broadband in state","description":"Providing alternative mechanisms to supplement strategies to expand broadband in state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB561/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=561&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":279560,"bill_number":"HB3199","title":"Creating a pathway to proficiency for third graders though eleventh graders","description":"Creating a pathway to proficiency for third graders though eleventh graders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3199/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3199&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":279577,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Relating to residential rental security deposit return","description":"Relating to residential rental security deposit return","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB545/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=545&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":279581,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Relating to municipal police and firefighter pensions","description":"Relating to municipal police and firefighter pensions","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB546/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=546&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":279585,"bill_number":"HB3180","title":"Authorizing the appointment of certain individuals to carry out the business of the Water Development Authority","description":"Authorizing the appointment of certain individuals to carry out the business of the Water Development Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3180/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3180&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Greg Butcher"},
{"bill_id":279586,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Relating to method of valuation of certain mine safety equipment","description":"Relating to method of valuation of certain mine safety equipment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB551/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=551&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":279588,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the measures available to schools to address poor attendance","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the measures available to schools to address poor attendance","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR84/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=84&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279591,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Creating workers' compensation insurance subsidy program for volunteer fire departments","description":"Creating workers' compensation insurance subsidy program for volunteer fire departments","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB553/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=553&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":279621,"bill_number":"HB3185","title":"Allowing county commissions to waive or reduce impact fees and capital improvement fees of affordable housing units in their county","description":"Allowing county commissions to waive or reduce impact fees and capital improvement fees of affordable housing units in their county","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3185/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3185&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tiffany Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":279631,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on retaining in West Virginia additional practicing health care professionals","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on retaining in West Virginia additional practicing health care professionals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR85/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=85&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279641,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Relating to Water Development Authority employees","description":"Relating to Water Development Authority employees","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB556/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=556&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":279652,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Relating to confidentiality of Health Care Authority's rate-setting model","description":"Relating to confidentiality of Health Care Authority's rate setting model","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB560/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=560&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":279657,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Removing expiration date for requiring deposit of moneys into Special Railroad and Intermodal Enhancement Fund","description":"Removing expiration date for requiring deposit of moneys into Special Railroad and Intermodal Enhancement Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB559/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=559&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":279661,"bill_number":"HB3192","title":"Relating to those persons or entities that enters into direct contracts with providers for the delivery of health care services","description":"Relating to those persons or entities that enters into direct contracts with providers for the delivery of health care services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3192/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3192&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":279667,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct an audit of the efficiency of the expenditure of public education dollars","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct an audit of the efficiency of the expenditure of public education dollars","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR83/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=83&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279670,"bill_number":"HB3196","title":"Establishing a program and procedure for certifying medications assistive persons in the health industry","description":"Establishing a program and procedure for certifying medications assistive persons in the health industry","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3196/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3196&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":279681,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"The \"PFC Roger Lee Byus Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"PFC Roger Lee Byus Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR86/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=86&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279684,"bill_number":"HB3186","title":"Allowing the use of low-speed vehicles in certain incorporated municipalities","description":"Allowing the use of low-speed vehicles in certain incorporated municipalities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3186/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3186&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":279686,"bill_number":"HB3194","title":"Increasing the age of consent that a minor may refuse mental health treatment","description":"Increasing the age of consent that a minor may refuse mental health treatment","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3194/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3194&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":279691,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study educational and communication barriers facing deaf or hard of hearing children","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study educational and communication barriers facing children deaf or hard of hearing","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR36/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279694,"bill_number":"HB3189","title":"Clarifying that the Legislature is the sole authority regarding compulsory immunizations","description":"Clarifying that the Legislature is the sole authority regarding compulsory immunizations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3189/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3189&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":279696,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Urging congressional delegation oppose Community Service Block Grants reductions","description":"Urging WV Delegation to Congress oppose any action by Congress or President to reduce funding for Community Service Block Grants","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR37/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279707,"bill_number":"HB3198","title":"Relating to abuse or neglect of an incapacitated adult","description":"Relating to abuse or neglect of an incapacitated adult","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3198/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3198&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":279709,"bill_number":"HB3200","title":"Changing the requirements for acquiring a renewal of a barber's license","description":"Changing the requirements for acquiring a renewal of a barber's license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3200/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3200&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":279718,"bill_number":"HB3201","title":"Increasing the number of commissioners on the Public Service Commission","description":"Increasing the number of commissioners on the Public Service Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3201/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3201&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":279738,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Changing method for determining salary equity among counties for school personnel","description":"Changing method for determining salary equity among counties for school personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB558/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=558&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":279753,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Creating crime of financial exploitation of elderly, protected or incapacitated person","description":"Creating crime of financial exploitation of elderly, protected or incapacitated person","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB552/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=552&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":279756,"bill_number":"HB3187","title":"Clarifying the notice and service requirements for a notice to redeem to be provided to the delinquent taxpayer at the mailing address for the subject property","description":"Clarifying the notice and service requirements for a notice to redeem to be provided to the delinquent taxpayer at the mailing address for the subject property","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3187/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3187&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":279759,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Creating WV Gun Owners' Protection Act of 2011","description":"Creating WV Gun Owners' Protection Act of 2011","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB543/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=543&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":279761,"bill_number":"HJR41","title":"The March Legislative Session Amendment","description":"The March Legislative Session Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Constitutional Revision","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Constitutional Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR41/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279772,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Creating Medicaid Generic Drug Competition and Savings Act","description":"Creating Medicaid Generic Drug Competition and Savings Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB555/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=555&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Facemyer"},
{"bill_id":279774,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"The \"James Paul Harrison WWII Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"James Paul Harrison WWII Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR87/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=87&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279791,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Requiring Water Research Institute develop method for assessing narrative water quality standards","description":"Requiring Water Research Institute develop method for assessing narrative water quality standards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB547/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=547&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":279792,"bill_number":"HB3202","title":"Relating to residential rental security deposits","description":"Relating to residential rental security deposits","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3202/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3202&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":279807,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"Relating to municipal policemen's and firemen's pension and relief funds","description":"Relating to municipal policemen's and firemen's pension and relief funds","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB544/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=544&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":279814,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Relating generally to gaming at licensed racetracks and historic resort hotels","description":"Allowing simulcast pari-mutuel racing within gaming facilities located at historic resort hotels","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 72, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB550/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=550&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
{"bill_id":279815,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Encouraging the ratification of the United Nations Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women","description":"Encouraging the ratification of the United Nations Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR91/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=91&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279838,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study needs, challenges and issues facing West Virginians with Alzheimer's","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study needs, challenges and issues facing West Virginians with Alzheimer's","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR38/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279843,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"The \"Campbell Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Campbell Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR90/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=90&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279871,"bill_number":"HB3193","title":"Permitting persons who have been convicted of felonies to qualify for jury service","description":"Permitting persons who have been convicted of felonies to qualify for jury service","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3193/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3193&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Frazier"},
{"bill_id":279878,"bill_number":"HB3181","title":"Creating \"The Prompt Pay Act of 2011","description":"Creating \"The Prompt Pay Act of 2011","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3181/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3181&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":279881,"bill_number":"HB3195","title":"Providing eligibility for a license to teach in the public schools for candidates who are not United States citizens","description":"Providing eligibility for a license to teach in the public schools for candidates who are not United States citizens","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3195/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3195&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":279888,"bill_number":"HB3182","title":"Ensuring a more thorough analysis of the rural health initiative and its future","description":"Ensuring a more thorough analysis of the rural health initiative and its future","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3182/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3182&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Varner"},
{"bill_id":279903,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Increasing number of magistrate court deputy clerks","description":"Increasing number of magistrate court deputy clerks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB554/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=554&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":279904,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Changing age of consent for refusal of mental health treatment","description":"Changing age of consent for refusal of mental health treatment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB548/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=548&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":279929,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"The \"Ten Mile Creek Veteran's Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Ten Mile Creek Veteran's Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR89/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=89&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279937,"bill_number":"HB3184","title":"Making property crimes valued at over $1,000 a felony","description":"Making property crimes valued at over $1,000 a felony","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3184/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3184&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":279943,"bill_number":"HB3197","title":"Relating to licensing of out-of-state simulcasting facilities","description":"Relating to licensing of out-of-state simulcasting facilities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3197/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3197&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":279947,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Memorializing life of Catherine L. Larck","description":"Memorializing life of Catherine L. Larck","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR30/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279954,"bill_number":"HB3190","title":"Creating the offense of obstructing health care facility access","description":"Creating the offense of obstructing health care facility access","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3190/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3190&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":279959,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Creating Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Program","description":"Creating Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB557/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=557&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":279960,"bill_number":"HB3191","title":"Creating a workers' compensation insurance subsidy program for volunteer fire departments","description":"Creating a workers' compensation insurance subsidy program for volunteer fire departments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3191/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3191&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":284942,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson","description":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR32/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":284943,"bill_number":"HB3219","title":"Requiring a voter to present an identifying document which contains the name, address and a photograph of that person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require voters to provide a photo ID when voting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3219/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3219&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":284944,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge that spans Muddy Creek River on Route 3 in Greenbrier County \"Campbell Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge that spans Muddy Creek River on Route 3 in Greenbrier County \"Campbell Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR41/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":284958,"bill_number":"HB3241","title":"Clarifying powers and duties of certain public higher education organizations and oversight of higher education capital facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify powers and duties of certain public higher education organizations and oversight of higher education capital facilities and authorize those higher education organizations to sell, lease or convey property. §18B-12-1 through §18B-12-3 have been completely rewritten; therefore, have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3241/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3241&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":284959,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Allowing registered voters challenge absentee ballots under certain circumstances","description":"Allowing registered voters challenge absentee ballots under certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB593/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=593&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":284966,"bill_number":"HB3209","title":"Permitting the Secretary of State to dissolve a corporate entity if its professional license has been revoked","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Secretary of State to dissolve a corporate entity if its professional license has been revoked or is in default with the Bureau of Employment Programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3209/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3209&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":284967,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Removing cap on amount of annual credit awarded for destination tourism expansion projects","description":"Removing cap on amount of annual credit awarded for destination tourism expansion projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB590/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=590&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":284968,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Authorizing School Building Authority award grants and moneys to library boards for construction projects","description":"Authorizing School Building Authority award grants and moneys to library boards for construction projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB577/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=577&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":284974,"bill_number":"HB3212","title":"Requiring community corrections performance measurement standards for agencies responsible for supervising individuals placed on probation, serving a period of parole","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require community corrections performance measurement standards for agencies responsible for supervising individuals placed on probation, serving a period of parole or post-incarceration supervision after jail or prison. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3212/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3212&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":284986,"bill_number":"HB3259","title":"Authorizing immediate discharge and transportation to a regional jail for aggressive and violent behavior of persons committed to state hospitals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the transfer of a person committed to a state facility to a regional jail following the commission of an unlawful act as defined in this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3259/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3259&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":284989,"bill_number":"HB3236","title":"Relating to child abuse and neglect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional conditions for which the Department of Health and Human Resources is mandated to file a petition to terminate parental rights and to extend the definition of neglect to include cohabiting with registered sex offenders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3236/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3236&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":284991,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Permitting nonrenewal of vehicle insurance when passenger vehicle placed into commercial use","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend portions of the current statute to permit the nonrenewal of a vehicle insurance policy when a passenger vehicle is placed into commercial use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB588/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=588&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":284992,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Exempting veterinary medications from consumers sales and service tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt sales of veterinary medications from sales tax. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Agriculture","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB596/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=596&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":284996,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Relating to notice and removal of personal property from real property after tax sale","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create notification and disposal procedures for personal property attached real property after a tax sale has taken place.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB597/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=597&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":284998,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Relating to descriptions of easements and rights-of-way","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that descriptions of right-of-ways and easements include width in addition to identification of center line when this method of description is used.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB594/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=594&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":285001,"bill_number":"HB3258","title":"Providing forensic evaluators with civil immunity for acts committed by the subject of the evaluation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide civil immunity for forensic evaluators for acts committed by the subject of the evaluation. The bill creates parity with other judicial participants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3258/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3258&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":285002,"bill_number":"HB3221","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":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3221/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3221&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":285005,"bill_number":"HB3250","title":"Authorizing the School Building Authority to award grants or moneys to county and local library boards in connection with public library construction projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the School Building Authority to award grants and moneys to county or local library boards for public library construction projects, based on a demonstration of substantial county or local effort as evidenced by county or local fund raising, from any moneys that may be appropriated by the Legislature to the School Building Authority for those purposes from time to time. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3250/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3250&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":285006,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Creating program for managing workers' compensation coverage of state entities by Insurance Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a program for managing workers' compensation coverage of state entities by the Insurance Commissioner, including the West Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB602/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=602&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":285007,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"Providing funding for parkways project along U. S. Route 35","description":"Providing funding for parkways project along U. S. Route 35","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"Rejected by Senate (Roll No. 27)","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB606/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=606&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":285008,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge crossing Route 34 at Poplar Fork, Putnam County, \"PFC Roger Lee Byus Memorial Bridge, Killed in Action, Vietnam 1969\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge crossing Route 34 at Poplar Fork, Putnam County, \"PFC Roger Lee Byus Memorial Bridge, Killed in Action, Vietnam 1969\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR40/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285010,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Designating February 21, 2011, Jefferson County Day at the Capitol","description":"Designating February 21, 2011, Jefferson County Day at the Capitol","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR31/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285013,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Creating Medication Therapy Management Act","description":"Creating Medication Therapy Management Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB580/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=580&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":285018,"bill_number":"HB3226","title":"Relating to qualification of members of the board of parole","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the educational degree qualifications for members of the board of parole.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3226/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3226&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Meshea Poore"},
{"bill_id":285022,"bill_number":"HB3243","title":"Relating to appointments or promotions to positions in paid municipal fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that appointments or promotions to positions in paid municipal fire departments must be made from within the paid municipal department under jurisdiction of the appointing municipal authority.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3243/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3243&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dale Stephens"},
{"bill_id":285024,"bill_number":"HB3240","title":"Energy Intensive Industrial Consumers Revitalization Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for electric utilities that provide electric service to energy intensive industrial consumers under a special rate that is approved by the Public Service Commission, of which the primary ultimate economic beneficiary will be the energy intensive industrial consumer. Each taxpayer paying five percent coal severance tax would be entitled to a credit against that tax as determined by the Public Service Commission, in order to provide for a special rate for energy intensive industrial consumers in cases where such special rate would create a revenue shortfall to the electric utility providing such special rate, which would not be reasonable to allocate to other customers of the utility. The taxpayer claiming the tax credit must make equal payment to the electric utility providing the electric service to the energy intensive industrial consumer receiving the special rate. In no event may the amount of the tax credit exceed fifty million dollars in any year in respect of any individual special rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3240/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3240&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Poling"},
{"bill_id":285026,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Creating Healthy and Safe Workplace Act","description":"Creating Healthy and Safe Workplace Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB598/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=598&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":285028,"bill_number":"HB3262","title":"Requiring persons engaged in natural gas horizontal well drilling activities to annually submit a report to the Department of Labor identifying the state of residency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require persons engaged in natural gas horizontal well drilling activities to annually submit a report to the Department of Labor identifying the state of residency of the individuals who perform the well drilling work. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3262/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3262&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":285030,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Relating to assets court may consider when determining spousal support","description":"Relating to assets court may consider when determining spousal support","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB562/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=562&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Minard"},
{"bill_id":285034,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Increasing maximum homeowners' associations' fees; exception for certain expense liability planned communities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase homeowners' associations dues so that there is sufficient funding to maintain environmental management plans and streets.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB569/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=569&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":285040,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Requiring schools have crisis response plans","description":"Requiring schools have crisis response plans","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB592/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=592&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":285044,"bill_number":"HB3207","title":"Authorizing the state to enter into a multistate compact defining the birthright form of United States citizenship","description":"Authorizing the state to enter into a multistate compact defining the birthright form of United States citizenship","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3207/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3207&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":285045,"bill_number":"HB3249","title":"Creating independent Office of Environmental Advocate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Office of Environmental Advocate with an appointment of Director of the Office of Environmental Advocate, independent of the Division of Environmental Protection. The bill also provides for salary, staff, powers, duties and rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3249/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3249&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":285046,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Allowing use of partial-match DNA analysis as investigative tool in certain cases","description":"The purpose of this bill allow the use of partial match DNA analysis as an investigative tool in murder, kidnapping, and first and second degree sexual assault cases where all investigated leads have been exhausted. §15-2B-15 is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB600/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=600&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":285048,"bill_number":"HB3257","title":"Relating to competency and criminal responsibility of persons charged or convicted of a crime","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the language to comport with the evaluation standard used in releasing forensic admissions from mental health facilities to a less restrictive environment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3257/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3257&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":285051,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Increasing surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies","description":"Increasing surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB583/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=583&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":285052,"bill_number":"HB3217","title":"Allowing an adoptee who was a minor at the time of entry of an order of adoption to dissent at any time after the adoption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow an adoptee who was a minor at the time of entry of an order of adoption to dissent at any time after the adoption. Current law permits a dissent within one year after that person \"becomes of age\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3217/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3217&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":285056,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Requiring certain motor carriers engaged in transportation of solid waste be equipped and operated with truck tarpaulins","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all open or open topped motor carriers engaged in the transportation of solid waste to be equipped and operated with truck tarpaulins. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB595/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=595&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":285058,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Making driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs and causing serious bodily harm felony","description":"Making driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs and causing serious bodily harm felony","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB579/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=579&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":285062,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"The \"Glenn McArthur Lane Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Glenn McArthur Lane Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR93/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=93&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285065,"bill_number":"HB3232","title":"Relating to consumers sales tax on motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the tax on sales of motor vehicles using natural gas or dual purpose motor vehicles using a combination of gasoline and natural gas as fuel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3232/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3232&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":285066,"bill_number":"HB3260","title":"Adding certain sanctions for violations of probation and parole","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add certain sanctions for violations of probation and parole. §62-12-29 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3260/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3260&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":285068,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Allowing territorial, not statewide, distribution of wines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for only territorial distribution of wines and not state-wide distribution rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB605/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=605&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":285073,"bill_number":"HB3208","title":"Relating to the Human Resource Benefit Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct certain funds collected to be distributed into the trust fund for Other Post- Employment Benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3208/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3208&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":285079,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study opportunities to adopt model legislation and/or COMPAC to facilitate sharing of prescription data with other states","description":"Requsting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study opportunities to adopt model legislation and/or COMPAC to facilitate sharing of prescription data with other states","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR42/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285080,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Relating to seals of notaries and commissioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate specific criteria for seals of commissioners appointed by the Governor, to acknowledge signatures, under the provisions of Code, §29-4-12.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 27, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB582/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=582&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":285081,"bill_number":"HB3218","title":"Reducing the tax on behavioral health services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the tax on behavioral health services. The bill removes those services from the article on the taxing of the severance of minerals and places it in the article taxing health care providers. The bill also provides a definition of that term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3218/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3218&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":285082,"bill_number":"HB3205","title":"Reducing jail sentence for successful completion of education and rehabilitation programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide persons convicted of a criminal offense and sentenced to confinement in a regional jail a reduction in sentence for successful completion of education and rehabilitation programs. The bill increases the amount of time permitted by a sentence reduction from one day to five days per program. The bill adding an alcohol awareness program to the programs offered. The bill increases the total amount of time permitted by sentence reduction to thirty days. The bill also establishes an enrollment fee for each program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 30, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3205/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3205&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":285097,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Creating Grieving Parents Act","description":"Creating Grieving Parents Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB574/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=574&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Green"},
{"bill_id":285099,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Providing notice and ability to be heard during certain hearings to person residing with victim prior to crime","description":"Providing notice and ability to be heard during certain hearings to person residing with victim prior to crime","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB565/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=565&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":285100,"bill_number":"HB3222","title":"Authorizing the Secretary of State to charge fees for current electronic and online services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Secretary of State to charge fees for current electronic and online services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3222/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3222&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":285112,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Permitting nonrenewal of automobile liability insurance policy for failure of consideration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend portions of the current statute to permit the nonrenewal of an automobile liability insurance policy for failure of consideration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB584/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=584&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":285113,"bill_number":"HB3227","title":"Providing a definition of sex for unlawful discriminatory practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a definition of sex for unlawful discriminatory practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3227/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3227&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":285115,"bill_number":"HB3265","title":"Making the possession of heroin, without a valid prescription, by a person, acting in the course of his or her professional practice, a felony","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the possession of heroin, without a valid prescription, by a person, acting in the course of his or her professional practice, a felony. The bill also establishes a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3265/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3265&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":285117,"bill_number":"HB3263","title":"Providing assistance to volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add new language allocating funds to a Volunteer Firefighters Workers' Compensation and Volunteer Retention Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3263/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3263&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":285122,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Creating Energy Intensive Industrial Consumers Revitalization Tax Credit","description":"Creating Energy Intensive Industrial Consumers Revitalization Tax Credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB575/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=575&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":285125,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Providing attorney from public defender office be appointed by judge in certain cases","description":"Providing attorney from public defender office be appointed by judge in certain cases","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB568/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=568&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Tucker"},
{"bill_id":285128,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Adding small-scale tourism development and ancillary project components to Tourism Development Act","description":"Adding small-scale tourism development and ancillary project components to Tourism Development Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB587/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=587&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":285135,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"Granting certain property owners access to unused property of DOH","description":"Granting certain property owners access to unused property of DOH","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB604/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=604&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":285143,"bill_number":"HB3245","title":"Establishing \"The School Truancy Pilot Study Project Act\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a pilot program to allow the five or six counties with the highest dropout rates to implement a program to help reduce truancy; and to authorize Saturday or Summer make up days. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3245/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3245&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":285145,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Relating to selection of hearing examiners conducting state agency administrative hearings","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":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB599/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=599&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":285146,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Including Civil Air Patrol in state entities' workers' compensation coverage","description":"Including Civil Air Patrol in state entities' workers' compensation coverage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB603/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=603&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":285153,"bill_number":"HB3206","title":"Implementing evidence-based practices to reduce recidivism","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for implementation of evidence-based practices to reduce recidivism. The bill provides for improvement of policies and practices for crime victims. The bill further provides for professional development and data collection, analysis and research.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3206/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3206&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":285161,"bill_number":"HB3210","title":"Creating the Consumer and Employee Arbitration Fairness Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Consumer and Employee Arbitration Fairness Act. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3210/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3210&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":285162,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Authorizing municipalities to create deferred retirement option plans for certain employees","description":"Authorizing municipalities to create deferred retirement option plans for certain employees","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB563/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=563&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dan Foster"},
{"bill_id":285165,"bill_number":"HB3264","title":"Designating $10 million of the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for the funding of high school and middle 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":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3264/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3264&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Fragale"},
{"bill_id":285170,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"Increasing amount of incremental salary increases for eligible state employees","description":"Increasing amount of incremental salary increases for eligible state employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB601/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=601&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":285173,"bill_number":"HB3233","title":"Protecting consumers against certain actions of debt collectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add additional protection of consumers against certain actions of debt collectors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3233/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3233&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":285175,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Creating Fiscal and Policy Division under Joint Committee on Government and Finance","description":"Creating Fiscal and Policy Division under Joint Committee on Government and Finance","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB564/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=564&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erik Wells"},
{"bill_id":285178,"bill_number":"HB3203","title":"Creating a fund within the council for community and economic development to assist communities with strategic and feasibility plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a fund within the council for community and economic development to assist communities with strategic and feasibility plans, marketing analysis, environment impact statements and architectural and engineering costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3203/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3203&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":285186,"bill_number":"HB3223","title":"Relating to complaints made against employees of the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns complaints made against employees of the Department of Health and Human Resources. The bill permits an employee to have a representative. The bill prohibits a supervisor from acting as that representative. The bill requires the employee to be provided with a written copy of the complaint. The bill provides that an employee may respond in writing to an allegation. The bill also defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3223/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3223&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":285190,"bill_number":"HB3229","title":"Relating to community voting locations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate additional community voting locations for early voting other than the county courthouse or courthouse annex. The bill further allows the county clerk to authorize rotating community voting locations so that a community voting location may be utilized for less than the full period of early in-person voting. The bill allows for the two major political party county executive committees to designate a location to be used during the early voting period, and that each location shall have an equal number of voting days. The bill further allows for early in-person voting to begin on the thirteenth day before the election and continue through the third day before the election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3229/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3229&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Skaff"},
{"bill_id":285193,"bill_number":"HB3248","title":"Allowing political parties to obtain ballot access by expanding the scope of the definition of political party","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow political parties to obtain ballot access by expanding the scope of the definition of political party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3248/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3248&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":285198,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Supporting the \"Honor and Remember\" Flag as an official emblem of the service and sacrifice by the brave men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty","description":"Supporting the \"Honor and Remember\" Flag as an official emblem of the service and sacrifice by the brave men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR94/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=94&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285203,"bill_number":"HB3238","title":"Allowing additional facilities to be built on the site of wind power facilities that are already properly permitted by law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow additional facilities to be built on the site of wind power facilities that are already properly permitted by law. §24-2F-11a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3238/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3238&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":285204,"bill_number":"HB3256","title":"Requiring the closing hours of private clubs to be two o'clock a.m.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the closing hours of private clubs to two o'clock a.m. The bill also updates outmoded language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3256/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3256&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":285206,"bill_number":"HB3255","title":"Relating to exceptions as to prohibitions against carrying concealed deadly weapons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update language in this section allowing the Division of Corrections and Regional Jail Authority employees who are authorized to carry a weapon to carry concealed weapons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3255/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3255&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":285211,"bill_number":"HB3254","title":"Adding oil and gas facilities, wells, pipelines and tanks to the coordinated statewide program of air pollution prevention","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add oil and gas facilities, wells, pipelines and tanks to the coordinated statewide program of air pollution prevention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3254/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3254&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":285216,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Establishing planning commission's rights and obligations when developer files for bankruptcy before development's completion","description":"Establishing planning commission's rights and obligations when developer files for bankruptcy before development's completion","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB567/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=567&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":285221,"bill_number":"HB3266","title":"Uniform Power of Attorney Act","description":"Uniform Power of Attorney Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3266/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3266&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Doyle"},
{"bill_id":285225,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Authorizing refundable tax credit based upon federal earned income tax credit","description":"Authorizing refundable tax credit based upon federal earned income tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB576/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=576&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":285227,"bill_number":"HB3216","title":"Relating to investment restrictions on foreign securities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove restriction on investments in foreign securities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3216/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3216&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":285233,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Creating Reliability in Expert Testimony Standards Act","description":"Creating Reliability in Expert Testimony Standards Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB578/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=578&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":285234,"bill_number":"HB3244","title":"Limiting the amount of a tortfeasor to the amount of insurance coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the amount recoverable in lawsuits seeking damages for injury or death or property damage to the amount of insurance available to the tortfeasor. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3244/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3244&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":285235,"bill_number":"HB3253","title":"Relating to forensic-medical examination services for victims of sexual offenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide forensic-medical examination services for sexual assault victims. §61-8B-19 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3253/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3253&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":285240,"bill_number":"HB3213","title":"Relating to the Community Corrections Performance Incentive","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide incentives for good performance in community corrections policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3213/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3213&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":285250,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Designating February 21, 2011 as \"Jefferson County Day\" at the State Capitol","description":"Designating February 21, 2011 as \"Jefferson County Day\" at the State Capitol","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR24/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285255,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study abusive mistreatment of employees at work","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study abusive mistreatment of employees at work","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR92/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=92&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285256,"bill_number":"HB3267","title":"Providing an additional decreasing modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for income earned by certain military personnel and their spouses","description":"Providing an additional decreasing modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for income earned by certain military personnel and their spouses","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Military","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3267/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3267&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":285258,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Mandating additional punishment for utilizing minor in commission of crime","description":"Mandating additional punishment for utilizing minor in commission of crime","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB573/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=573&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":285260,"bill_number":"HB3228","title":"Authorizing a refundable tax credit based upon the federal earned income tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide low and moderate income workers with a refundable state tax credit based on the federal earned income tax credit. Current law provides for a nonrefundable tax credit based on federal poverty guidelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3228/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3228&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":285261,"bill_number":"HB3231","title":"Establishing prohibited acts relating to possession of controlled substances obtained from more than one heath practitioner","description":"The purpose of the bill is to establish prohibited acts relating to possession of controlled substances obtained from more than one heath practitioner.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3231/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3231&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":285263,"bill_number":"HB3211","title":"Adding school social workers to the list of professional personnel who may receive salary supplement and educational expense reimbursement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add school social workers to the list of professional personnel who may receive salary supplement and educational expense reimbursement for achieving recognized national certification. The maximum number of professional personnel eligible to receive salary supplement and educational expense reimbursement remains unchanged.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3211/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3211&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":285269,"bill_number":"HB3252","title":"Allowing wine distribution agreements to be by geographic areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for only territorial distribution of wines and not state-wide distribution rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3252/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3252&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Staggers"},
{"bill_id":285270,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Relating to other post-employment benefits generally","description":"Relating to other post-employment benefits generally","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB566/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=566&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brooks McCabe"},
{"bill_id":285272,"bill_number":"HB3230","title":"Creating the Immigration Law Enforcement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Immigration Law Enforcement Act.\" The bill requires state and local law- enforcement agencies to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration laws. The bill also sets forth legislative intent. This chapter is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3230/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3230&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Miller"},
{"bill_id":285288,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Authorizing Secretary of State charge fees for electronic and online services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Secretary of State to charge fees for current electronic and online services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB591/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=591&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":285291,"bill_number":"HB3261","title":"BPA-Free Kids Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"BPA-Free Kids Act\" to limit exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) by prohibiting the","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3261/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3261&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":285295,"bill_number":"HB3225","title":"Expanding the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add to the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying. The bill requires a child to attend two months of counseling provided by a school if he or she is found to be harassing, intimidating or bullying a fellow student. The bill provides for consequences for failure to comply with the counseling requirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3225/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3225&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mary Poling"},
{"bill_id":285296,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Permitting Secretary of State dissolve certain corporate entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Secretary of State to dissolve a corporate entity if its professional license has been revoked or is in default with the Bureau of Employment Programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB585/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=585&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":285297,"bill_number":"HB3246","title":"Authorizing the development and operation of a nursing home on the grounds of a critical access hospital in Summers County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the development and operation of a nursing home on the grounds of a critical access hospital in Summers County meeting certain restrictions and exemptions from nursing home moratorium and CON requirements. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3246/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3246&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":285298,"bill_number":"HB3235","title":"Creating a West Virginia Lottery Advisory Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Lottery Advisory Committee to oversee the State Lottery Commission. §29-22-4a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3235/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3235&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":285301,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Requesting DOH name WV 20 between Cowen and Webster and Nicholas County lines \"Chief Samuel 'Ed' Plummer Memorial Highway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name WV 20 between Cowen and Webster and Nicholas County lines \"Chief Samuel 'Ed' Plummer Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR39/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285304,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Prohibiting certain employees of Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training from being called as witnesses in certain actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit mine safety instructors and mine inspectors of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training from being called as witnesses in actions arising from mine accidents where those employees served as mine rescue personnel without the prior written permission of the director. The bill also authorizes rulemaking. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB572/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=572&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Wills"},
{"bill_id":285305,"bill_number":"HB3242","title":"Allowing simulcast pari-mutuel racing within the confines of gaming facilities located at historic resort hotels","description":"Allowing simulcast pari-mutuel racing within the confines of gaming facilities located at historic resort hotels","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3242/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3242&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randal Swartzmiller"},
{"bill_id":285306,"bill_number":"HB3247","title":"Community-Based Services Act","description":"The purpose of this 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3247/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3247&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":285307,"bill_number":"HB3215","title":"Providing that taxicab companies are not required to subscribe to or pay into the Workers' Compensation Fund","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":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3215/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3215&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":285309,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Designating July 18 annually as \"Law-Enforcement Officer Memorial Day\"","description":"Designating July 18 annually as \"Law-Enforcement Officer Memorial Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR23/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285312,"bill_number":"HB3239","title":"Abolishing the food tax, increasing the tax on nonintoxicating beer, increasing the tax on cigarettes, and increasing the tax on noncigarette tobacco products","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 $1.55, 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 and half of the other revenue collected to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3239/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3239&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":285325,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Creating Volunteer for Nonprofit Youth Organizations Act","description":"Creating Volunteer for Nonprofit Youth Organizations Exemption from Licensing, Certification and Permitting Act","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB570/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=570&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Browning"},
{"bill_id":285328,"bill_number":"SB589","title":"Relating to mental hygiene; voluntary and involuntary commitments generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is permit the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to create full-time and part-time mental hygiene commissioner positions. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB589/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=589&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":285329,"bill_number":"HB3237","title":"Allowing an honorable military discharge to be an acceptable form of training for a West Virginia concealed handgun permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of the United States Military, reserve or guard that received a honorable discharge to carry a concealed handgun without taking an additional training course.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3237/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3237&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harold Michael"},
{"bill_id":285339,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Changing beginning date for early voting; allowing Saturday early voting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the beginning time for early voting from the twentieth day prior to the election to the thirteenth day prior to the election. This will result in a loss of only five early voting days. This bill will allow Saturday early voting for all elections.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB581/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=581&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":285341,"bill_number":"HB3204","title":"Creating the West Virginia Enterprise Resource Planning Board and Executive Committee","description":"The purpose of this bill is relating to the creation of the West Virginia Enterprise Resource Planning Board and steering committee thereof. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 65, Acts, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3204/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3204&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":285347,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Designating Monday, February 21, 2011, \"Veterans Visibility Day\"","description":"Designating Monday, February 21, 2011, \"Veterans Visibility Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR33/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285353,"bill_number":"HB3214","title":"Designating specific criteria for seals of commissioners appointed by the Governor to acknowledge signatures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate specific criteria for seals of commissioners appointed by the Governor, to acknowledge signatures, under the provisions of Code, §29-4-12.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3214/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3214&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":285354,"bill_number":"HB3251","title":"Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.\" The bill states legislative intent of permitting the medical use of marijuana. The bill determines the types of patients and their physicians and caregivers who are exempt from prosecution. The bill also limits the amount of marijuana that may be possessed. The bill designates compassion centers and prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle. The bill also requires the use of identification cards and all record keeping to be confidential. The bill requires sales tax to be collected and deposited into a special fund for drug prevention and abuse. The bill requires reports be made to the Governor and Legislature. The bill requires the collecting of sales tax. The bill further sets forth duties of the State Police, defines terms, grants and rule- making authority. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3251/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3251&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Manypenny"},
{"bill_id":285361,"bill_number":"HB3224","title":"Removing annual credit cap for expansion projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the cap on the amount of annual credit that may be awarded for destination tourism expansion projects approved after June 30, 2011. It provides a rule for determining amount of allowable credit when approved project is a multiyear, multiphase project; and provides a presumption that consumers sales and service tax is collected on calendar year basis.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3224/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3224&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Thomas Campbell"},
{"bill_id":285363,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Allowing out-of-state medical students committing to practice in underserved areas pay in-state tuition","description":"Allowing out-of-state medical students committing to practice in underserved areas pay in-state tuition","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB571/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=571&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":285365,"bill_number":"HB3220","title":"Preserving the rights of individuals guaranteed by the West Virginia Constitution and the United States Constitution when deciding the comity of a legal decision in a foreign country","description":"The purpose of this bill is to preserve the rights of individuals guaranteed by the West Virginia Constitution and the United States Constitution when deciding the comity of a legal decision in a foreign country, the choice of law used for contractual interpretations and choice of forum. The bill exempts businesses. The bill also makes legislative findings, states public policy, defines a term and provides a severability provision. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3220/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3220&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":285369,"bill_number":"HB3234","title":"Requiring the Secretary of State to notify every corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company and foreign limited liability company registered to do business of their duty to pay an annual report fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of State to notify every corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company and foreign limited liability company registered to do business of their duty to pay an annual report fee, between January 15 and February 15 each year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3234/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3234&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":285438,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Amending procedures relating to school personnel and employment of teachers","description":"Amending procedures relating to school personnel and employment of teachers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-21","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2011-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB586/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=586&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":285459,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Designating February 22, 2011, as \"West Virginia Home School Day\"","description":"Designating February 22, 2011, as \"West Virginia Home School Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR26/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285525,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Requesting that the Legislature authorize the West Virginia Division of Personal (DOP) to conduct a study on the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration's (WVABCA) employee classification plan","description":"Requesting that the Legislature authorize the West Virginia Division of Personal (DOP) to conduct a study on the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration's (WVABCA) employee classification plan","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR96/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=96&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285576,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Creating Uniform Power of Attorney Act","description":"Creating Uniform Power of Attorney Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB607/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=607&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":285626,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Requesting DOH erect sign under community of Caldwell sign on Route 60 at mile marker 165 east and at mile marker 166 west bound, in Greenbrier County, \"Home of Chan Whitt Jr.\"","description":"Requesting DOH erect memorial sign on Route 60, at or near Caldwell exit in Greenbrier County, \"Home of Chan Whitt Jr., 'Little Prince' Billiards Champion\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR43/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285657,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study utility services","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study utility services","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR44/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285757,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"Requesting the Legislative Auditor to conduct an efficiencies and effectiveness audit of public education in the State","description":"Requesting the Legislative Auditor to conduct an efficiencies and effectiveness audit of public education in the State","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR95/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=95&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285759,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Designating February 22, 2011, \"West Virginia Home School Day\"","description":"Designating February 22, 2011, \"West Virginia Home School Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR35/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285788,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Recognizing the importance of the annual Marshall - WVU football game and urging continuation of the series","description":"Recognizing the importance of the annual Marshall - WVU football game and urging continuation of the series","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR25/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":285879,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Designating May 24, 2011, \"Aviation Maintenance Technician Day\"","description":"Designating May 24, 2011, \"Aviation Maintenance Technician Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR34/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287055,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Expressing the sense of the Legislature that designating the annual observance of September 17, Constitution Day, also be declared \"Robert C. Byrd Remembrance Day\"","description":"Expressing the sense of the Legislature that designating the annual observance of September 17, Constitution Day, also be declared \"Robert C. Byrd Remembrance Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR27/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287255,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Recognizing the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ in the Keith-Albee Theatre as the Official Theatre Pipe Organ in the State","description":"Recognizing the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ in the Keith-Albee Theatre as the Official Theatre Pipe Organ in the State","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR98/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=98&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287294,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Designating February 23, 2011, as \"Community Action Day\"","description":"Designating February 23, 2011, as \"Community Action Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR28/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287333,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Requesting a broad study of budgeting, including budget formats, approached, processes, procedures and controls","description":"Requesting a broad study of budgeting, including budget formats, approached, processes, procedures and controls","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR97/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=97&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287522,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study impact of laws and regulations pertaining to possession and use of firearms","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study impact of laws and regulations pertaining to possession and use of firearms","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR45/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287642,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Recognizing Summers County High School Lady Bobcats basketball team","description":"Recognizing Summers County High School Lady Bobcats basketball team","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR37/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287922,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Memorializing life of Andrew J. Trail","description":"Memorializing life of Andrew J. Trail","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR38/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288104,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study procurement of services and goods by agencies and departments","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study procurement of services and goods by agencies and departments","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR46/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288134,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Increasing fees for services and documents issued by DMV","description":"Increasing fees for services and documents issued by DMV","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/23/11 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2011-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB608/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=608&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":288138,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study Boiler Safety Act","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study Boiler Safety Act","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR47/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288262,"bill_number":"HB3268","title":"Relating to who may claim a homestead exemption","description":"Relating to who may claim a homestead exemption","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3268/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3268&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":288345,"bill_number":"HB3269","title":"Reducing state income tax liability for certain retired public employees","description":"Reducing state income tax liability for certain retired public employees","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3269/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3269&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":288398,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Designating February 23, 2011, \"Community Action Day\"","description":"Designating February 23, 2011, \"Community Action Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR36/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288589,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Recognizing volunteers and staff at pregnancy care centers in WV and across United States","description":"Recognizing volunteers and staff at pregnancy care centers in WV and across United States","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR40/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288679,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Recognizing Society of Human Resource Management","description":"Recognizing Society of Human Resource Management","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR39/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288924,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"The \"Donnie Adkins III Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Donnie Adkins III Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR99/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=99&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":289706,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Clarifying certain employees of property management firms are not required to be licensed security guards","description":"Clarifying certain employees of property management firms are not required to be licensed security guards","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB609/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=609&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":289937,"bill_number":"HB3270","title":"Allowing reports to be generated by the Legislative Auditor and authorizing audits of state funds","description":"Allowing reports to be generated by the Legislative Auditor and authorizing audits of state funds","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3270/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3270&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Virginia Mahan"},
{"bill_id":289964,"bill_number":"HCR110","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study regarding Licensed Professional Counselors being reimbursed through Medicaid","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study regarding Licensed Professional Counselors being reimbursed through Medicaid","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR110/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=110&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290026,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"The \"Norbert E. Eagloski Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Norbert E. Eagloski Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR102/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=102&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290035,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Osteopathy","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Osteopathy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR106/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=106&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290091,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Recognizing Rhonda Smalley and the Cabell Midland High School Band","description":"Recognizing Rhonda Smalley and the Cabell Midland High School Band","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR41/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290135,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Recognizing the many contributions of the Proud Students Against Land Mines (PSALM) at the St. Francis de Sales Central Catholic School","description":"Recognizing the many contributions of the Proud Students Against Land Mines (PSALM) at the St. Francis de Sales Central Catholic School","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR30/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290180,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Extending discount for EZ Pass transponders to all other toll roads","description":"Extending discount for EZ Pass transponders to all other toll roads","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB611/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=611&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":290219,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the need for legislation to clarify the law relating to the right of disposition of a deceased person's remains","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the need for legislation to clarify the law relating to the right of disposition of a deceased person's remains","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR100/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=100&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":290235,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the current development assistance programs utilized by the various agencies","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the current development assistance programs utilized by the various agencies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR104/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=104&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":290311,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Relating to enactment of Prescription Monitoring Program Compact","description":"Relating to enactment of Prescription Monitoring Program Compact","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"Referred to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB610/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=610&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":290367,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"The \"Lt. Ronnie D. Ferrell Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Lt. Ronnie D. Ferrell Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR103/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=103&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290381,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Amending House Rule 93, relating to the number of bills to be presented","description":"Amending House Rule 93, relating to the number of bills to be presented","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR29/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290426,"bill_number":"HCR101","title":"The \"PFC Ralph Lewis Boone Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"PFC Ralph Lewis Boone Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR101/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=101&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290459,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"Authorizing a study of the independence of the Office of Environmental Advocate","description":"Authorizing a study of the independence of the Office of Environmental Advocate","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR107/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=107&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":290507,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the Board of Examiners of Psychologists and the scope of practice","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the Board of Examiners of Psychologists and the scope of practice","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-25","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-02-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR111/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=111&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":290892,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable Thomas Michael \"Mike\" Porter, businessman, civic leader, U.S. Army veteran, successful NASCAR driver, member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and proud West Virginian","description":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable Thomas Michael \"Mike\" Porter, businessman, civic leader, U.S. Army veteran, successful NASCAR driver, member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and proud West Virginian","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR31/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290933,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"Relating to state elections and early voting","description":"Relating to state election code","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB613/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=613&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":291229,"bill_number":"HCR113","title":"The \"PFC Darrell Lee Cabell Memorial Highway\"","description":"The \"PFC Darrell Lee Cabell Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR113/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=113&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291253,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Permitting specific law-enforcement officials access to certain confidential pharmaceutical information","description":"Permitting specific law-enforcement officials access to certain confidential pharmaceutical information","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB614/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=614&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Orphy Klempa"},
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{"bill_id":291366,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Exempting certain schools and school districts from certain statutory provisions","description":"Exempting certain schools and school districts from certain statutory provisions","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB612/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=612&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
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{"bill_id":294430,"bill_number":"HCR128","title":"Including West Virginia Route 80 in Mingo County as a Blue Star Memorial Highway","description":"Including West Virginia Route 80 in Mingo County as a Blue Star Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR128/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=128&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294453,"bill_number":"HCR132","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on methods to help instill within students the importance of performing to the best of their ability on the state summative assessment","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on methods to help instill within students the importance of performing to the best of their ability on the state summative assessment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR132/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=132&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294462,"bill_number":"HCR125","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study issues related to requiring direct payment by health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations to out-of-network health care providers","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study issues related to requiring direct payment by health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations to out-of-network health care providers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR125/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=125&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294484,"bill_number":"HCR126","title":"Requesting a study on the need for criminal penalties for utilizing computers, mobile telephones and electronic devices to transmit obscene, anonymous and harassing communications","description":"Requesting a study on the need for criminal penalties for utilizing computers, mobile telephones and electronic devices to transmit obscene, anonymous and harassing communications","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR126/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=126&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294487,"bill_number":"HCR123","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility of requiring coverage for eosinophilic disorders","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility of requiring coverage for eosinophilic disorders","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR123/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=123&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294523,"bill_number":"HCR127","title":"The \"Staff Sergeant Chester Arthur Winchell Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Staff Sergeant Chester Arthur Winchell Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR127/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=127&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294535,"bill_number":"HCR133","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the acquisition of pre-owned computers for refurbishing for use by students","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the acquisition of pre-owned computers for refurbishing for use by students","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR133/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=133&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294546,"bill_number":"HCR124","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the possible need to regulate the rental network PPO market","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the possible need to regulate the rental network PPO market","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR124/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=124&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294555,"bill_number":"HCR134","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on mandatory recycling in public schools","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on mandatory recycling in public schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR134/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=134&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294560,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Supplementing and decreasing items of existing appropriations to DOT","description":"Making appropriation from State Road Fund to DOT","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB618/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=618&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":294561,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Department of Education and Arts and DHHR","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Department of Education and Arts and DHHR","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, Regular Session, 2011","last_action_date":"2011-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB617/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=617&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":294592,"bill_number":"HCR131","title":"Requesting a study of captive cervid farming as an agricultural enterprise and the impact of transferring regulatory authority of captive cervids","description":"Requesting a study of captive cervid farming as an agricultural enterprise and the impact of transferring regulatory authority of captive cervids","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR131/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=131&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294603,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority","description":"Recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR43/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294609,"bill_number":"HCR130","title":"Supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory","description":"Supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR130/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=130&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294626,"bill_number":"HCR129","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to authorize a study regarding reforming West Virginia's laws on marriage and divorce","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to authorize a study regarding reforming West Virginia's laws on marriage and divorce","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR129/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=129&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295104,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Designating March, 2011, \"American Red Cross Month\"","description":"Designating March, 2011, \"American Red Cross Month\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR45/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295117,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"Requesting DOH name State Route 35 from mouth of Sweetwater Branch to Gourd Branch, in Wayne County, \"Perry Brothers Memorial Highway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name State Route 35 from mouth of Sweetwater Branch to Gourd Branch, in Wayne County, \"Perry Brothers Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR55/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295120,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Designating March 6-12, 2011, \"National Problem Gambling Awareness Week\"","description":"Designating March 6-12, 2011, \"National Problem Gambling Awareness Week\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR44/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295124,"bill_number":"HCR139","title":"Calling for the Congress of the United States to offer and support a resolution honoring the life of Frank Woodruff Buckles, and providing that Mr. Buckles body be allowed to lie in honor in the United States Capitol rotunda","description":"Calling for the Congress of the United States to offer and support a resolution honoring the life of Frank Woodruff Buckles, and providing that Mr. Buckles body be allowed to lie in honor in the United States Capitol rotunda","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR139/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=139&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295129,"bill_number":"HCR136","title":"Requesting a study of the rural health initiative to determine the most effective manner to provide rural health opportunities in the state","description":"Requesting a study of the rural health initiative to determine the most effective manner to provide rural health opportunities in the state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR136/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=136&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295131,"bill_number":"HCR135","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the authority of participating municipalities in the municipal home rule pilot projects to propose plan amendments","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the authority of participating municipalities in the municipal home rule pilot projects to propose plan amendments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR135/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=135&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":295166,"bill_number":"HCR137","title":"Requesting the Division of Highways erect signs stating \"Lewisburg, Coolest Small Town U. S. A., 2011\"","description":"Requesting the Division of Highways erect signs stating \"Lewisburg, Coolest Small Town U. S. A., 2011\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR137/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=137&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295175,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Commemorating and celebrating the life of Sam J. Argento, a member of the West Virginia","description":"Commemorating and celebrating the life of Sam J. Argento, a member of the West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR34/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295186,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Recognizing Republic of China (Taiwan) on occasion of its 100th anniversary","description":"Recognizing Republic of China (Taiwan) on occasion of its 100th anniversary","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR46/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295187,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study advisability of establishing Economic Diversification Permanent Fund using mineral severance taxes","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study advisability of establishing Economic Diversification Permanent Fund using mineral severance taxes","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR58/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295189,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study whether state should increase funding to Matching Advertising Partnership Program","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Fiance study whether state should increase funding to Matching Advertising Partnership Program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR59/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295216,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"Requesting DOH name State Route 35 from State Route 152 at Missouri Branch to Tank Hollow, in Wayne County, \"Crum Brothers Memorial Highway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name State Route 35 from State Route 152 at Missouri Branch to Tank Hollow, in Wayne County, \"Crum Brothers Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR56/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295232,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Commemorating the life of Sergeant Deforest Lemar Talbert, son, father, brother and Sergeant in the West Virginia National Guard, who gave his life protecting the freedom of our country","description":"Commemorating the life of Sergeant Deforest Lemar Talbert, son, father, brother and Sergeant in the West Virginia National Guard, who gave his life protecting the freedom of our country","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR33/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295236,"bill_number":"HCR138","title":"Reaffirming the sister-state relationship between the State of West Virginia and Taiwan Province of the Republic of China","description":"Reaffirming the sister-state relationship between the State of West Virginia and Taiwan Province of the Republic of China","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR138/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=138&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295255,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study implementation of highway signage program to direct visitors to tourist-oriented businesses","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study implementation of highway signage program to direct visitors to tourist-oriented businesses in rural WV","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR57/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296173,"bill_number":"HCR143","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on combining the state health care programs into a single agency","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on combining the state health care programs into a single agency","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR143/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=143&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296176,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Urging the Mine Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor to implement comprehensive drug free workplace regulations that include drug and alcohol testing","description":"Urging the Mine Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor to implement comprehensive drug free workplace regulations that include drug and alcohol testing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR36/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296236,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study methods for assessing state's narrative water quality standards","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study methods for assessing state's narrative water quality standards","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR61/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296270,"bill_number":"HCR142","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on timely delivery of medications and testing procedures to nursing home patients in transition","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on timely delivery of medications and testing procedures to nursing home patients in transition","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR142/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=142&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296327,"bill_number":"HCR141","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the feasibility of adding pregnant women to CHIP in West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the feasibility of adding pregnant women to CHIP in West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR141/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=141&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296384,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Urging the Governor of the West Virginia to enter into a compact concerning citizenship","description":"Urging the Governor of the West Virginia to enter into a compact concerning citizenship","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR35/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296399,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Designating March 8, 2011, as \"International Women's Day\"","description":"Designating March 8, 2011, as \"International Women's Day\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR37/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296408,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Requesting DOH name 35th Street bridge in Charleston \"Kaufman Memorial 35th Street Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name 35th Street bridge in Charleston \"Kaufman Memorial 35th Street Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR60/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296411,"bill_number":"HCR140","title":"The \"Sgt. Dewey Marcum Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Sgt. Dewey Marcum Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR140/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=140&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296975,"bill_number":"HCR148","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the laws governing the processing of probated estates","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the laws governing the processing of probated estates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR148/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=148&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296982,"bill_number":"HCR145","title":"Requesting a study of the rule-making process used throughout the United States; evaluate the process currently used in West Virginia","description":"Requesting a study of the rule-making process used throughout the United States; evaluate the process currently used in West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR145/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=145&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296997,"bill_number":"HCR147","title":"Requesting a study on the feasibility of providing tax relief for members of and spouses of members of the National Guard","description":"Requesting a study on the feasibility of providing tax relief for members of and spouses of members of the National Guard","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR147/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=147&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297001,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Authorizing Senate Committee on Confirmations meet and be paid for interims between regular sessions of Eightieth Legislature","description":"Authorizing Senate Committee on Confirmations meet and be paid between regular sessions of Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR49/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297017,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study legislation encouraging development of small businesses","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study legislation encouraging development of small businesses","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR64/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297095,"bill_number":"HCR146","title":"Requesting a study of the existence and extent of human trafficking in the State of West Virginia and propose legislation consistent with the committee's findings","description":"Requesting a study of the existence and extent of human trafficking in the State of West Virginia and propose legislation consistent with the committee's findings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR146/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=146&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297101,"bill_number":"HCR144","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility of requiring the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to annually review rates of its various programs pay to health care providers","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility of requiring the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to annually review rates of its various programs pay to health care providers","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR144/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=144&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297110,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize Joint Interim Committee on Economic Development study efficient mineral development","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize Joint Interim Committee on Economic Development study efficient mineral development","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR62/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297128,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"Requesting study on creation of Fiscal and Policy Division under Joint Committee on Government and Finance","description":"Requesting study on creation of Fiscal and Policy Division under Joint Committee on Government and Finance","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR65/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297172,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study implementation of procedures by DEP relating to environmental sampling","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study implementation of procedures by WVDEP related to sampling and those collecting the samples","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR66/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297241,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Mingo County \"Reverend Arnold and Nell Mollette Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Mingo County \"Reverend Arnold and Nell Mollette Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR63/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297266,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Memorializing life of Honorable Ralph Dale Williams","description":"Memorializing life of Honorable Ralph Dale Williams","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR48/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297290,"bill_number":"HCR149","title":"Urging the PSC act to review the condition of the Pruntytown to Mt. Storm 500kV transmission line and order the rebuilding and reconductoring of that transmission line as soon as is practical","description":"Urging the PSC act to review the condition of the Pruntytown to Mt. Storm 500kV transmission line and order the rebuilding and reconductoring of that transmission line as soon as is practical","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR149/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=149&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297399,"bill_number":"HB3272","title":"Making supplementary appropriations to various agencies","description":"Making supplementary appropriations to various agencies","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3272/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3272&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":297906,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Boone County \"Fred York Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Boone County \"Fred York Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR70/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297928,"bill_number":"SCR72","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study funding of fairs and festivals","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study funding of fairs and festivals","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR72/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=72&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297956,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Recognizing WV Directors of Senior and Community Services","description":"Recognizing WV Directors of Senior and Community Services","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR51/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297963,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Making supplementary appropriation to various executive accounts","description":"Making supplementary appropriation to various executive accounts","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB620/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=620&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":297988,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Requesting Congress withhold funding for Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement for stream protection rule until agency justifies need for new rules","description":"Requesting Congress withhold funding for Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement for stream protection rule until agency justifies need for new rules","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR50/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297989,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Urging members of WV's Congressional delegation modify EPA regulations","description":"Urging members of WV's Congressional delegation modify EPA regulations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR52/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297995,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Wayne County \"Staff Sergeant Sidney H. Blankenship Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Wayne County \"Staff Sergeant Sidney H. Blankenship Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR69/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298029,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study impacts of cost sharing, coinsurance and specialty tier pricing for prescription medications","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study impacts of cost sharing, coinsurance and specialty tier pricing for prescription medications","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR71/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298040,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct study relating to circuit court filing fees","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct study relating to circuit court filing fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR67/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":298100,"bill_number":"HCR153","title":"The \"GMGC Bobby Lee Jarrell United States Navy Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"GMGC Bobby Lee Jarrell United States Navy Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR153/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=153&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298101,"bill_number":"HCR151","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the creation of an Elder and Vulnerable Adult Victims Trust Fund","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the creation of an Elder and Vulnerable Adult Victims Trust Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR151/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=151&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298155,"bill_number":"HCR155","title":"Extending the Committee of Conference relating to consideration of Com. Sub. for H. B. 2464, Adding additional requirements to the Ethics Act","description":"Extending the Committee of Conference relating to consideration of Com. Sub. for H. B. 2464, Adding additional requirements to the Ethics Act","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR155/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=155&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298185,"bill_number":"HCR150","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study relating to bullying in the public schools of West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study relating to bullying in the public schools of West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR150/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=150&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298324,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Expressing the will of the House of Delegates in supporting the Wisconsin state employees and others that will be affected by legislation introduced by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker","description":"Expressing the will of the House of Delegates in supporting the Wisconsin state employees and others that will be affected by legislation introduced by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR40/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":298364,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Recognizing the West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services for receiving the 2011 National Institute of Senior Centers State Association of the Year Award (NISC)","description":"Recognizing the West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services for receiving the 2011 National Institute of Senior Centers State Association of the Year Award (NISC)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR38/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298381,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Amending the Rules of the House of Delegates, by adding thereto a new Rule, designated House Rule 101a, establishing a Bill Reading Docket and setting forth procedures therefor.","description":"Amending the Rules of the House of Delegates, by adding thereto a new Rule, designated House Rule 101a, establishing a Bill Reading Docket and setting forth procedures therefor.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"On Unfinished Business, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR39/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298384,"bill_number":"HCR154","title":"The \"Staff Sergeant Sidney H. Blankenship Memorial Bridge\"","description":"The \"Staff Sergeant Sidney H. Blankenship Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR154/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=154&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298504,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Requesting a study of the cost-effectiveness of transporting animals from shelters in West Virginia to other states","description":"Requesting a study of the cost-effectiveness of transporting animals from shelters in West Virginia to other states","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR41/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298513,"bill_number":"HCR158","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility of increasing the allowable tax credit for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment for certified historic structures in this state","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility of increasing the allowable tax credit for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment for certified historic structures in this state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR158/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=158&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298570,"bill_number":"HCR157","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to perform a cost-benefit analysis of how the use of natural gas powered locomotives can help the environment","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to perform a cost-benefit analysis of how the use of natural gas powered locomotives can help the environment","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2011-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR157/2011","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2011&sessiontype=RS&input4=157&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":415321,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Reapportioning the House of Delegates districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reapportion the House of Delegates as a result of the 2010 census.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-08-05","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 8/17/11 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2011-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB106/2011/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2011&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
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