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{"bill_id":679542,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Modifying health care guidelines for reasonable, necessary medical treatment for injured workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide quick and efficient medical treatment to the injured worker, which will allow a quick return to work for the injured worker.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB48/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=48&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679543,"bill_number":"HB2013","title":"Relating to the liability of a possessor of real property for injuries caused by open and obvious hazards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permanently reinstate the open and obvious doctrine for premises liability law, which has been the law of West Virginia for more than one hundred years, and overrule the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia in the case of Hersh v. E-T Enterprises, Limited Parternship, 232 W.Va. 305, (November 12, 2013).   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2013/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2013&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Terry Waxman"},
{"bill_id":679544,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to weights and measures calibration fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to weights and measures calibration fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB158/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=158&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679545,"bill_number":"HB2001","title":"Repealing portions of the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article and all sections of the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 55, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2001/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2001&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":679546,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the First Regular Session of the Eighty-second Legislature, two thousand fifteen","description":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the First Regular Session of the Eighty-second Legislature, two thousand fifteen","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR4/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":679547,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Requiring health insurance coverage for certain nonnarcotic pain relief systems","description":"Requiring health insurance coverage for certain nonnarcotic pain relief systems","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB28/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=28&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":679548,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to Stream Partners Program grants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Awarding of WV Stream Partners Program Grants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB160/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=160&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679549,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Establishing child support insurance match program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a child support insurance match program that will assist the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement in determining whether a claimant has a child support obligation. The bill provides exemptions. The bill sets forth additional information insurance companies must provide. The bill sets forth the bureau’s and the insurance companies’ respective obligations. The bill requires health insurance companies to participate in a data matching program with the bureau to assist in determining the availability of sources of health care insurance or coverage for beneficiaries of the child support program. The bill sets forth what information is to be supplied by the insurance companies and provides exceptions. The bill exempts insurance companies from liability for providing the requested information. The bill grants the bureau enforcement responsibilities. The bill establishes monetary penalties. The bill authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB67/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=67&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679550,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to regulation of heating, venting and cooling work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the regulation of heating, venting and cooling work.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB157/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=157&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679551,"bill_number":"HB2006","title":"Relating to medical professional liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to control the increase in the cost of liability insurance and to maintain access to affordable health care services for West Virginians. It provides a mechanism to increase the limitation on civil damages in medical malpractice cases to account for inflation by linking increases to the Consumer Price Index. It also requires appellate courts to review de novo certain decisions made by circuit court judges; adds provisions limiting the admissibility and use of certain information; and requires adjustment of verdicts for past medical expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2006/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2006&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":679552,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to using mortality tables to determine reserve liabilities for annuities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to recognizing annuity mortality tables for use in determining reserve liabilities for annuities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 187","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB188/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=188&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679553,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Creating Overdose Prevention Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity from certain offenses for a person who seeks health care for someone or for himself or herself who is experiencing an overdose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB230/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=230&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679554,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Legalizing and regulating sale and use of fireworks; establishing WV Veterans Program Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to legalize and regulate the selling of fireworks; to create the West Virginia Veterans Program Fund; to impose a special ten percent fee on the sale of fireworks; and to use those proceeds for the Veterans Program Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Referred to Judiciary then Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB75/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=75&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679555,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Allowing certain law-enforcement and public safety personnel to possess and administer opioid antagonist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow police, fire and emergency service providers, to possess Naloxone to administer in suspected narcotic drug overdoses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB231/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=231&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679556,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Adopting Rules of Senate","description":"Adopting Rules of Senate","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR1/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679557,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Relating to purchase, possession, sale and use of fireworks","description":"Relating to purchase, possession, sale and use of fireworks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB110/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":679558,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Providing exemption from moratorium on skilled nursing beds for specialty skilled nursing beds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption from the moratorium on skilled nursing beds for beds for patients whose medical or nursing care or rehabilitation services exceed the traditional standard of skilled nursing care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB64/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=64&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679559,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to requirements governing water quality standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements Governing Water Quality Standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB167/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=167&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679560,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to meat and poultry inspection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the inspection of meat and poultry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB215/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=215&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679561,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Relating to funeral service and embalmer licenses","description":"Relating to funeral service and embalmer licenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB83/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=83&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679562,"bill_number":"HB2021","title":"Implementing drug testing for recipients of federal-state and state assistance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a procedure for any applicant or recipient of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits who fails an initial drug test and will be required to undergo treatment and to pass a second drug test 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. 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.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2021/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2021&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":679563,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Authorizing Division of Forestry promulgate legislative rule relating to ginseng","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Forestry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Ginseng.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB159/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=159&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679564,"bill_number":"HB2019","title":"Requiring the mine foreman examiner to review the employment history and certify that the applicant","description":"The purpose of this bill is require the mine foreman examiner to review and certify that the employment history of an applicant for the position of underground assistant mine foreman meets the underground experience requirements of section seven, article two, chapter twenty-two-a of this code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2019/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2019&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":679565,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Authorizing Secretary of State promulgate legislative rule relating to notaries public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to notaries public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB226/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=226&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679566,"bill_number":"HB2030","title":"Relating to the issuance of driver's licenses and disposition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the presentation of documents with greater indicia of validity then those which are currently required for proof of identity prior to the issuance of a driver’s license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2030/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2030&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":679567,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to WV/NPDES rule for coal mining facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the WV/NPDES Rule for Coal Mining Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB166/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=166&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679568,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Creating WV Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require background checks for individuals who have direct access to residents, members or beneficiaries of covered providers participating in the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening program. The bill defines terms. The bill requires the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to develop a plan and a program for conducting background checks. The bill requires a centralized database to maintain criminal history record information and results. The bill establishes a prescreening process conducted by covered providers. The bill requires applicants to provide fingerprints and undergo a criminal background check. The bill establishes procedures and criteria for obtaining and reviewing criminal history record information. The bill establishes criteria for approving applicants as covered individuals. The bill authorizes contractors and fees. The bill creates a special revenue account for administrative fees. The bill provides for protests of the secretary’s decisions and permitting variances. The bill creates exceptions. The bill authorizes legislative rules. The bill provides monetary penalties. The bill provides for civil and criminal immunity.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 119, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB88/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=88&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679569,"bill_number":"HB2045","title":"Overdose Prevention Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity from certain offenses for a person who seeks health care for someone or for himself or herself who is experiencing an overdose.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.  This bill is recommended for passage during the 2015 legislative session by the Joint Committee on Health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2045/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2045&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":679570,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Creating Civil Justice Reform Act of 2015","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the civil justice system and create an intermediate court of appeals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB134/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=134&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":679571,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Authorizing Conservation Committee promulgate legislative rule relating to financial assistance programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Conservation Committee to promulgate a legislative rule relating to financial assistance programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB195/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=195&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679572,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Authorizing Department of Revenue promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to thoroughbred racing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 159, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB187/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=187&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679573,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Permitting shared animal ownership agreement to consume raw milk","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale of raw milk effective January 1, 2016. The bill authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-04-01","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/15 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB30/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=30&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":679574,"bill_number":"HB2029","title":"Allowing counties and municipalities to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow local governments to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants. The bill providing for county and municipality options. The bill limits the total tax to three percent. The bill limits a municipal tax to two percent. The bill sets forth the procedures for counties and municipalities to use to impose the tax. The bill requires publication. The bill sets forth how the collected tax may be used. The bill sets forth apportionment of the tax between local jurisdictions. The bill sets forth exemptions from the tax. The bill defines terms. The bill provides criminal penalties.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2029/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2029&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679575,"bill_number":"HB2010","title":"Requiring the elections of justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, circuit court judges, family court judges and magistrates be nonpartisan and by division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to elect all justices to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, all circuit court judges, all family court judges and all magistrates on a nonpartisan basis by division.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 103, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2010/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2010&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":679576,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Authorizing Office of Technology promulgate legislative rule relating to sanitization, retirement and disposition of equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Technology to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Procedures for Sanitization, Retirement and Disposition of Information Technology Equipment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 142","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB183/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=183&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679577,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Permitting certain loaded firearms in motor vehicles on 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":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB118/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=118&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":679578,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to animal disease control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Animal Disease Control.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB211/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679579,"bill_number":"HB2042","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, 2023, and credits may not be taken after June 30, 2024. The bill also provides that customers who generate electricity from renewable sources may sell electricity to electric light and power companies.  Article","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2042/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2042&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":679580,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to frozen desserts and imitation frozen desserts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Frozen Desserts and Imitation Frozen Desserts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB210/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=210&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679581,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Creating loser-pays civil justice system","description":"Creating loser-pays civil justice system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB108/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679582,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Authorizing Secretary of State promulgate legislative rule relating to electronic notarization standards and guidelines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Standards and Guidelines for Electronic Notarization.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB225/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=225&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679583,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to aquaculture importation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to aquaculture importation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB220/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=220&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679584,"bill_number":"HB2018","title":"Providing a fee discount for certain nonresident hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for native nonresidents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a fee discount for certain nonresident hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for native nonresidents of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2018/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2018&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":679585,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Requiring licensure of bartenders by ABCC","description":"Requiring licensure of bartenders by ABCC","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB23/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=23&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":679586,"bill_number":"HB2023","title":"Requiring the reporting and publication of all compensation, including the source of that compensation, paid to lobbyists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the reporting and publication of all compensation, including the source of that compensation, paid to lobbyists for all lobbying activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2023/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2023&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":679587,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to Pesticide Control Act of 1990 fee structure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Fee Structure for the Pesticide Control Act of 1990.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB213/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=213&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679588,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Relating to meeting and conference rights for police or fire departments","description":"Relating to meeting and conference rights for police or fire departments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB119/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=119&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679589,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Authorizing CPRB promulgate legislative rule relating to Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 142","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB145/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=145&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679590,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Authorizing State Fire Marshal promulgate legislative rule relating to fire protection work supervision","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to supervision of fire protection work.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 182","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB185/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=185&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679591,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to hazardous waste management system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the hazardous waste management system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB161/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=161&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679592,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to defining terms used in hunting and trapping rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Defining the Terms Used In All Hunting and Trapping Rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB146/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=146&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679593,"bill_number":"HB2036","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 require a summons be issued for the drawer of a worthless check whether a resident of this or another state. The bill requires the summons include the date, time and place where the drawer is required to appear. The bill requires the drawer be given the option, in lieu of appearing, to make payment of the amount of the worthless check plus any applicable court costs. The bill provides that a nonresident drawer who fails to appear and fails to satisfy the amount owed shall have his or her privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state revoked and the Division of Motor Vehicles is to mail a notice of the revocation to its counterpart in the state where the nonresident drawer resides. The bill provides that a West Virginia resident who fails to appear and fails to satisfy the amount owed shall have his or her driver’s license revoked until the owed amount is paid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2036/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2036&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":679594,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Permitting carrying of concealed weapons without license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any law-abiding person twenty-one years of age or older may carry a concealed weapon within the boundaries of the state, including on or within municipally owned or controlled buildings, recreation centers or properties, without first obtaining a license to carry concealed deadly weapons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB35/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=35&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":679595,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Creating tax exemption for cost of spaying and neutering dogs and cats","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a West Virginia personal income tax modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for people who have spayed or neutered their dog or cat.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB95/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=95&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679596,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Relating to Conservation Agency financial assistance applications from district supervisors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that conservation district supervisors have their applications to participate in West Virginia Conservation Agency financial assistance programs evaluated and approved or rejected by the West Virginia Conservation Agency. It also prohibits a conservation district supervisor from voting for the authorization, approval or ratification of a contract in which he or she or an immediate family member is beneficially interested.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB121/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=121&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679597,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to supervision of plumbing work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Supervision of Plumbing Work.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB155/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=155&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679598,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Purchasing Division.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 155, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB142/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=142&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679599,"bill_number":"HB2031","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.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2031/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2031&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":679600,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Increasing threshold of defendant's liability to qualify for several liability in tortious actions","description":"Increasing threshold of defendant's liability to qualify for several liability in tortious actions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB104/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679601,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Limiting tolling of statute of limitations for third-party complaints","description":"Limiting tolling of statute of limitations for third-party complaints","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB43/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=43&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":679602,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Creating 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. The bill creates the Creative Communities Development Pilot Program. The bill makes legislative findings and declares its intent. The bill creates the Creative Communities Development Fund. The bill establishes the Creative Communities Development Board. The bill provides requirements for applications for the use of matching funds from the Creative Communities Development Fund. The bill provides for review of applications by the West Virginia Development Office. The bill establishes that the Creative Communities Development Board has the authority to approve matching grants from Creative Communities Development Fund. The bill establishes matching requirements from applicants. The bill establishes eligible expenditures. The bill establishes parameters of agreement between the Development Office and a community for use of grant funds. The bill provides for a review and audit of expenditures by the Development Office. The bill and provides for review of Creative Communities Development Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB135/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=135&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":679603,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public water systems.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 157, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB175/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=175&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679604,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Authorizing Board of Pharmacy promulgate legislative rule relating to pharmacy technician registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Registration of Pharmacy Technicians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB204/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679605,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to wildlife damage control agents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Wildlife Damage Control Agents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB150/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=150&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679606,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Relating to compilation and availability of birth parents' nonidentifying social and medical histories prior to adoption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate compiling and making available nonidentifying social and medical histories of birth parents prior to an adoption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB78/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=78&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679607,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Adopting Rules of the House of Delegates","description":"Adopting Rules of the House of Delegates","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR1/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":679608,"bill_number":"HB2038","title":"Relating to excuses from jury service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow breast-feeding to serve as a valid excuse from jury service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2038/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2038&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":679609,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Relating to bailpiece surety","description":"Relating to bailpiece surety","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB31/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=31&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":679610,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rule relating to state-owned vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to State Owned Vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 142","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB141/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=141&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679611,"bill_number":"HB2050","title":"Relating generally to the accountability of a corporation's political activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the “West Virginia Corporate Political Accountability Act of 2015” relating to the accountability of a corporation’s political activities. It defines additional terms and requires annual authorization and approval by a majority of shareholders for corporations spending a yearly aggregate of $10,000 or more for political activities in this state; requires a corporation to post notice of such expenditures on the corporate website within forty-eight hours of the expenditure; prohibits political expenditures by corporations if a majority of shareholders are institutional investors prohibited from taking political positions. It provides for director liability for spending without proper authorization, requires disclosure of corporate political activities to shareholders and the public and applies these new requirements to foreign corporations. And, the bill permits shareholders to seek pro rata rebates for their portion of investments spent by the corporation on any political expenditure or contribution the shareholder does not agree with.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2050/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2050&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":679612,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Authorizing CPRB promulgate legislative rule relating to 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 142","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB144/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=144&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679613,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Establishing prevailing hourly rates for construction of public improvements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that prevailing hourly rates be used in connection with the construction of public improvements. The bill provides that the Commissioner of Labor is to base the determination of prevailing rates on statistics made available by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bill provides a county commission with the authority to review the determination. The bill also provides for appeals to the circuit court and the Supreme Court of Appeals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB100/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=100&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679614,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Relating to implementation of Common Core standards and assessments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to affirm the parent or guardian as the final authority in all matters of a student’s education and to require prior parental or guardian written affirmative consent for disclosure of any student information other than aggregate data that is not personally identifiable. The bill prohibits the State Board of Education from continuing to implement the Common Core assessments, and requires the formation of a Legislative Common Core Committee to conduct statewide hearings on the common core standards and associated assessments and to make a public report of findings to the Governor and the Legislature. The bill also prohibits the State Board of Education from expending funds for a statewide longitudinal data system designed to track students pending the committee’s report of findings, and requires a fiscal analysis of common core and associated assessment implementation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB25/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=25&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":679615,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Authorizing State Fire Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to volunteer firefighters' training, equipment and operating standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Volunteer Firefighters' Training, Equipment and Operating Standards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 182","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB184/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=184&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679616,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Authorizing Family Protection Services Board promulgate legislative rule relating to domestic violence program licensure standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Domestic Violence Program Licensure Standards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB178/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=178&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679617,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Reinstituting residential solar energy tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to apply the residential solar energy tax credit of up to $2,000 to each installation of a solar energy system. The bill extends the tax credit until July 1, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB130/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=130&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":679618,"bill_number":"HB2009","title":"Allowing State Police, police, sheriffs and fire and emergency service personnel to possess naloxone or other approved opioid antagonist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow police, fire and emergency service providers, to possess Naloxone or other opioid antagonists to administer in suspected narcotic drug overdoses. The bill sets guidelines for administration of these antagonists, establishes training requirements, provides immunities and outlines responsibilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2009/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2009&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":679619,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Relating to mandatory drug testing of legislators and certain recipients of federal and state funds","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 recipients of unemployment benefits. 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 these benefits. Failing the secondary drug test results in ineligibility for benefits for a period of one year, and requires a mandatory drug test as part of a reapplication for benefits. 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. Finally, the bill provides for mandatory drug testing for members of the Legislature based on the drug testing program prescribed by the Commissioner of the Division of Human Services. In addition to the requirement of participating in a substance abuse treatment program for a member of the Legislature, the bill provides for the withholding of compensation until drug treatment is undertaken.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB99/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=99&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679620,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Exempting HEPC and CCTCS and member institutions from WVOASIS","description":"The purpose of this bill is to lessen the financial impact of attempting to incorporate a system that does not properly interface with the agencies and institutions’ current systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB137/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=137&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":679621,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Correcting code reference regarding certain court personnel completing handgun safety requirements before carrying concealed handgun","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct an internal code reference that needs updated following a bill that passed the 2013 regular session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB36/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=36&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":679622,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Creating State Labor Relations Act","description":"Creating State Labor Relations Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB80/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=80&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679623,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Allowing temporary reassignment of injured or ill school service personnel","description":"Allowing temporary reassignment of injured or ill school service personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB46/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=46&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679624,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to Fatality and Mortality Review Team","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Fatality and Mortality Review Team.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 175","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB172/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=172&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679625,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB168/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=168&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679626,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Creating teacher corps program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to creates a teacher corps program. The bill provides for teacher certificates. The bill sets forth qualifications and conditions to be met. The bill provides for recommendation for professional certification of teacher corps teachers. The bill requires evaluation reports. The bill permits the state superintendent to issue a teacher corps teaching certificate. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB5/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":679627,"bill_number":"HB2034","title":"Providing immunity from civil liability hospital volunteers who in good faith render emergency care at a hospital","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt hospital volunteers who, in good faith render emergency care at a hospital without remuneration, from civil liability for rendering those services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2034/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2034&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":679628,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Increasing annual salary of Division of Corrections employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $2,008 increase in the annual salary of employees of the Division of Corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB115/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=115&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":679629,"bill_number":"HB2024","title":"Requiring preplanning, preparing and provisioning of public facilities for use as shelters for elderly and disabled during emergency situations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require advance planning for, and preparation and provisioning of emergency shelters for elderly or disabled persons for immediate use when certain emergencies occur.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2024/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2024&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":679630,"bill_number":"HB2041","title":"Establishing requirements for prior review of all privatization proposals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish requirements for prior review of all privatization proposals to insure that the public interest is being served when public sector jobs are outsourced to the private sector.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2041/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2041&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":679631,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Authorizing Board of Pharmacy promulgate legislative rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB223/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=223&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679632,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Exempting certain precious metals sales from consumers' sales tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt sales of precious metals from the sales tax if the purchase is $5,000 or more and is an investment. The bill also defines the term “precious metal.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB34/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=34&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":679633,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Exempting military, National Guard and reserve income from state income taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt all military, National Guard and Reserve income from state income taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB53/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=53&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679634,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Authorizing Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction promulgate legislative rule relating to law-enforcement training and certification standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to law enforcement training and certification standards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB194/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=194&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679635,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Authorizing Family Protection Services Board promulgate legislative rule relating to Monitored Parenting and Exchange Program certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Monitored Parenting and Exchange Program Certification.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB179/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=179&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679636,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Requiring CPR and care for conscious choking instruction in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require CPR to be taught in the public school system as a condition of graduation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 75, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB7/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=7&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679637,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Relating to apportionment of damages in tortious conduct actions","description":"Relating to apportionment of damages in tortious conduct actions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB38/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=38&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":679638,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Requiring legislative rule establishing level for higher education capital project spending project approval","description":"Requiring legislative rule establishing level for higher education capital project spending project approval","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB112/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679639,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Relating to standards for conversion and retrofits of alternative-fuel motor vehicles","description":"Relating to standards for conversion and retrofits of alternative-fuel motor vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB87/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=87&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":679640,"bill_number":"HB2020","title":"Relating to requirements for PROMISE scholarships","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the amount of PROMISE scholarship funds awarded to persons majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2020/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2020&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":679641,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Relating to local indoor smoking prohibitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an exemption for certain veterans’ organizations and active duty United States Military organizations from indoor smoking rules adopted by local boards of health.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB109/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":679642,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Relating to practice of psychology","description":"Relating to practice of psychology","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB126/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=126&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":679643,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Authorizing Board of Osteopathy promulgate legislative rule relating to board 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB201/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679644,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Authorizing ABCC promulgate legislative rule relating to private club licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Private Club Licensing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 187","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB191/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=191&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679645,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Relating to Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses membership","description":"Relating to Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses membership","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB22/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=22&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":679646,"bill_number":"HB2004","title":"Providing a procedure for the development of a state plan under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for the development of a state plan under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to study the feasibility of a state plan and to submit a report to the Legislature determining whether a state plan is feasible, and, if so, recommending a proposed state plan to the Legislature. It also requires the approval of the Legislature before a state plan is submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 109, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2004/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2004&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":679647,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Repealing Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act; creating net metering of customer-generators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article and all sections of the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":679648,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Authorizing Board of Dental Examiners promulgate legislative rule relating to formation and approval of dental corporations and dental practice ownership","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the formation and approval of dental corporations and dental practice ownership.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB209/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=209&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679649,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Relating to delivery of workers' compensation medical benefits to injured workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide quick and efficient delivery of medical benefits to injured workers, provide for medical treatment that is reasonably and causally related to the injury, ensure that the treating doctor’s opinion is not superseded by guidelines and allow for diagnosis updates based on diagnostic testing that is consistent with the legislative intent under 23-1-1(b).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB58/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=58&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679650,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Discontinuing moratorium on commercial rafting licenses for portion of New River","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue the moratorium on the issuance of commercial rafting licenses on a section of the New River from the confluence of the Greenbrier and New rivers to Brooks Falls, located approximately five miles north of the confluence of the Greenbrier and New Rivers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB26/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=26&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":679651,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Relating to sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays prior to 1 p.m.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow restaurants, private clubs and wineries to sell alcoholic beverages at ten o’clock a.m. on Sundays.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB42/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=42&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":679652,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Relating to specialty drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Pharmacy to specify which prescription drugs may be considered specialty drugs by a pharmacy benefits manager and provide licensed pharmacists who meet specified requirements with the opportunity to dispense specialty drugs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB16/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=16&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679653,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to hunting, trapping and fishing license and stamp fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Hunting, Trapping and Fishing License and Stamp Fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB147/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=147&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679654,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Authorizing Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the regulations and procedures pertaining to the West Virginia DNA Databank.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 158, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB182/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=182&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679655,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to lifetime hunting, trapping and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Lifetime Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB149/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=149&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679656,"bill_number":"SJR2","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated Future Fund Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to propose an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would protect the principal of the West Virginia Future Fund and specify how the interest from the fund may be spent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR2/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":679657,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Authorizing Board of Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to licensure, disciplinary and complaint procedures; continuing education; physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure, disciplinary and complaint procedures; continuing education; and physician assistants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB197/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=197&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679658,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to requirements for operating permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements for Operating Permits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB169/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=169&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679659,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Allowing law enforcement and emergency service personnel possess opioid antagonists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow police, fire and emergency service providers, to possess Naloxone or other opioid antagonists to administer in suspected narcotic drug overdoses. The bill sets guidelines for administration of these antagonists, establishes training requirements, provides immunities and outlines responsibilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB9/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=9&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679660,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Requesting DOH name US Rt. 54/6 in Wyoming County \"Virginia & U. S. Army Major Woodrow Cook Memorial Road\"","description":"Requesting DOH name US Rt. 54/6 in Wyoming County \"Virginia & U. S. Army Major Woodrow Cook Memorial Road\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR2/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":679661,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Requiring Legislative Auditor conduct performance reviews and audits for all spending units","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide greater transparency and accountability in state government and to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse as recently evidenced in the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Rehabilitation Loan Program by requiring the Legislative Auditor to conduct performance reviews and audits for every government spending unit, including all members of the Board of Public Works and the Legislature, on a regular basis of once every two years, if practicable, and no later than four years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB15/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=15&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":679662,"bill_number":"HB2017","title":"Providing for the posting of unenclosed lands to prohibit hunting, trapping or fishing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the posting of unenclosed lands to prohibit hunting, trapping or fishing thereon by placing identifying paint marks on trees or posts at each road entrance and adjacent to public roadways and public waterways adjoining the property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2017/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2017&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679663,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Exempting gasoline, diesel fuel and blended fuel from unfair trade practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add sales of motor fuel to the list of products exempted from unfair trade practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB123/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=123&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679664,"bill_number":"HB2015","title":"Requiring the Legislative Auditor to conduct performance reviews and audits for every government spending unit, including all members of the Board of Public Works and the Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide greater transparency and accountability in state government and to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse as recently evidenced in the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Rehabilitation Loan Program by requiring the Legislative Auditor to conduct performance reviews and audits for every government spending unit, including all members of the Board of Public Works and the Legislature, on a regular basis of once every two years, if practicable, and no later than four years.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2015/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2015&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":679665,"bill_number":"HB2051","title":"Limiting the use of credit information in connection with the declination and termination of property insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the use of credit information in connection with the declination and termination of property insurance and to expand the information required to be provided by the insurer to the insured or applicant in the notice of declination or termination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2051/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2051&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679666,"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":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR1/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":679667,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Providing National Guard and reserve members campground rental discount in state parks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a fifty percent discount to members of the West Virginia National Guard and the West Virginia Reserves in campground rental fees in state parks. The bill also provides for rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB47/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=47&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679668,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Relating to mailing of bills and journals","description":"Relating to mailing of bills and journals","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR4/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":679669,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Providing salary increase for natural resources police officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an increase in compensation for Natural Resources Police officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB92/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=92&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679670,"bill_number":"HB2007","title":"Requiring CPR to be taught in the public school system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require CPR to be taught in the public school system as a condition of graduation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2007/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2007&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":679671,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Repealing article authorizing roadside memorial markers","description":"Repealing article authorizing roadside memorial markers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB41/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=41&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":679672,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Creating Equal Pay Coordinator within Division of Personnel","description":"Creating Equal Pay Coordinator within Division of Personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB76/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=76&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679673,"bill_number":"HB2003","title":"Relating to the liability of a possessor of real property for harm to a trespasser","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify existing common law in West Virginia as it relates to the duty of care possessors of property owe trespassers.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2003/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2003&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":679674,"bill_number":"HB2052","title":"Relating to the labor-management relations act for the private sector","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make certain clarifications of the definition of the term employment as contained in this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2052/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2052&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679675,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Excepting professional engineer member from sanitary board when project engineer is under contract","description":"Excepting professional engineer member from sanitary board when project engineer under contract","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 215, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB106/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679676,"bill_number":"HB2049","title":"Requiring the Parkways Authority to provide free daily toll passes for veterans under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Parkways Authority to provide the Beckley VA Medical Center a sufficient number of free daily toll passes to permit Veterans who travel to that center for medical care to travel the West Virginia Turnpike without paying tolls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2049/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2049&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679677,"bill_number":"HB2055","title":"Exempting from excise taxation the transfer of real property from an individual to a wholly-owned subsidiary","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from excise taxation the transfer of real property from an individual to a wholly-owned subsidiary or limited liability company.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2055/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2055&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679678,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to equine rescue facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Equine Rescue Facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB218/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=218&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679679,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Creating Tax Revenue Act of 2015","description":"Creating Tax Revenue Act of 2015","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB98/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=98&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679680,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Increasing penalty for illegally transporting certain controlled substances into state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the option for sentencing where a defendant is convicted of transporting Schedule I and II narcotics into the state by removing the minimum sentence and converting the penalty from an indeterminate period of 1-15 years to a determinate sentence of up to 15 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB81/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=81&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":679681,"bill_number":"HB2012","title":"Relating to the payment of wages by employers and when final wages are required to be paid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require employers pay outstanding wages due to separated employees to be by the next regular payday. The bill provides an exception. The bill provides that bonuses and fringe benefits are not covered. The bill reduces the amount of liquidated damages available. The bill provides an instance when liquidated damages are not available. The bill clarifies that the section does not address whether overtime pay is due. The bill authorizes payment by mail if requested by the employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2012/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2012&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brad White"},
{"bill_id":679682,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Authorizing Secretary of State promulgate legislative rule relating to schedule of fees for notaries public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a schedule of fees for notaries public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB227/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=227&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679683,"bill_number":"HB2040","title":"Adding domestic violence and fraud to the list of crimes for which conviction would bar a person from holding public office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include crimes of domestic violence and fraud in the list of offenses for which a conviction will disqualify an official from serving in, running for, or being elected to, public office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2040/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2040&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":679684,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Disqualifying unemployment benefits for time not worked because of strike","description":"The purpose of this bill is clarify that an individual is disqualified from unemployment benefits for any week or portion thereof in which he or she did not work as a result of a strike.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB105/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679685,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Relating to compensation for certain public officials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the salary of the executive director of the West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute shall be established by the executive council of the institute, with a minimum salary of $70,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 214, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB89/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=89&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679686,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Relating to workers' compensation disbursements when injury is self inflicted or intentional; permitting recovery in private suit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address disbursements from the Workers' Compensation Fund where an injury is self inflicted or intentionally caused by the employer and permitting recovery in a private lawsuit. The bill requires the trier of fact to find that the alleged specific unsafe working condition in issue was a violation of a state or federal safety statute, rule or regulation, or of a commonly accepted and well-known safety standard within the industry or business of the employer, that was intended to address the specific hazard(s) presented by the alleged specific unsafe work condition. The bill requires that the trier of fact to also find that any governmental agency regulating the safety practices or premises of an employer has confirmed in a written investigate report the existence of the other specified facts that the trier of fact must find. The bill provides that the \"actual knowledge\" requirement that a safety statute, rule, regulation, or commonly accepted and well-known safety standard may not be presumed by its mere existence. The bill and requires that \"actual knowledge\" must be proven by the employee, or other person(s) entitled to recover, in order that the employer's immunity from a lawsuit is lost. The bill overrules the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia in the case of McComas v. ACF Industries, LLC, Case No. 12-0548 (October 17, 2013).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB11/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=11&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":679687,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Authorizing additional family court judge","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":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB70/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=70&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":679688,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Creating felony offense of knowingly leaving crash scene resulting in serious bodily injury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the act of leaving the scene of a crash involving death or serious bodily injury as a felony. The bill also establishes certain presumptions of knowledge based on the circumstances of a vehicle crash.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB59/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=59&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679689,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to Plant Pest Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Plant Pest Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB214/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=214&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679690,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Extending period that terminated employees' wages must be paid","description":"Extending period that terminated employees' wages must be paid","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB102/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679691,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Lowering threshold for low bidder's duty to submit subcontractors on government contracts","description":"Lowering threshold for low bidder's duty to submit subcontractors on government contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB44/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=44&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679692,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Creating felony offense of DUI causing serious bodily injury","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":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB117/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=117&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":679693,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Relating to workers' compensation benefits for occupational pneumoconiosis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an employee, without measurable pulmonary impairment, twenty weeks of benefits at the same benefits rate as otherwise provided in this section which is a five percent benefit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB51/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=51&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679694,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to livestock care standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Livestock Care Standards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB217/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=217&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679695,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to child labor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to child labor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB154/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=154&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679696,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Authorizing Board of Pharmacy promulgate legislative rule relating to 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB205/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679697,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Providing for expedited partner therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for expedited partner therapy treatment for a sexually transmitted disease. The bill permits prescribing antibiotics for the partner of a patient without first examining the partner under certain circumstances. The bill requires counseling by the physician. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Resources to develop outreach materials. The bill provides for limited liability for physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses who prescribe in an expedited partner therapy setting. The bill provides that health care professionals and pharmacists are not liable for not providing expedited partner therapy or filling certain prescriptions. The bill makes changes to the licensing portions of the code to make it permissible for the various disciplines to provide expedited partner therapy without disciplinary actions from their respective licensing boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB232/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=232&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679698,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Revising fees for manufacturer, distributor, dispenser and researcher of controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set fees for the manufacture, distribution, dispensing and conducting research of controlled substances. The bill grants rule-making authority to certain boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB66/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=66&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679699,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Redistributing portion of net racetrack video lottery terminal income dedicated to Development Office Promotion Fund","description":"Redistributing portion of net racetrack video lottery terminal income dedicated to Development Office Promotion Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB111/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":679700,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Reinstating open and obvious doctrine for premises liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permanently reinstate the open and obvious doctrine for premises liability law, which has been the law of West Virginia for more than one hundred years, and overrule the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia in the case of Hersh v. E-T Enterprises, Limited Parternship, 232 W.Va. 305, (November 12, 2013).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB13/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=13&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":679701,"bill_number":"HB2005","title":"Relating to alternative programs for the education of teachers","description":"The purpose of this is to clarify and update alternative programs for the education of teachers. The bill adds, clarifies and removes definitions. The bill adds West Virginia Department of Education as additional option for alternative program partner. The bill removes the limit on program to positions in an area of critical need and shortage. The bill provides for rule making. The bill removes language replicated in or conflicting with other statute provisions. The bill requires separate program review process. The bill removes degree requirements in certain disciplines. The bill removes requirements for minimum semester hours. The bill requires the method of instruction to be set forth in program plan. The bill removes specific requirements for mentors and requires professional support team to be set forth in a program plan. The bill authorizes certain existing support structures to be used. The bill allows options for charges to offset costs. The bill clarifies initial hiring. The bill requires final decisions and recommendation on progress of program teacher reside with the principal. The bill makes technical changes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 237, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2005/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2005&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":679702,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Authorizing Enterprise Resource Planning Board promulgate legislative rule relating to user fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Enterprise Resource Planning Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Enterprise Resource Planning System User Fee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB198/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=198&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679703,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Increasing compensation for public defenders in child abuse and neglect proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the hourly rate for attorneys who are appointed in child abuse and neglect matters from $45.00 to $75.00 an hour out of court and from $65.00 to $95.00 an hour in court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB131/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=131&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":679704,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Relating to workers' compensation benefits for firefighters; other provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a rebuttable presumption that a professional firefighter has developed leukemia, lymphoma or multiple myeloma arising out of and in the course of employment as a firefighter if the firefighter completed certain cancer screening, the firefighter worked in West Virginia as a firefighter for at least five years, the firefighter has not used tobacco products for ten years and is not over sixty-five years old. The bill also allows coverage to employees for occupational pneumoconiosis or other occupational disease for work performed out-of-state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB50/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=50&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679705,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to Amusement Rides and Amusement Attractions Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Amusement Rides and Amusement Attractions Safety Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB153/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=153&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679706,"bill_number":"HB2035","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 percent effective July 1, 2015.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2035/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2035&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":679707,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Relating to Class C courtesy statewide hunting and fishing licenses for certain military personnel","description":"Relating to Class C courtesy statewide hunting and fishing licenses for certain military personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB79/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=79&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679708,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Creating tax refund checkoff program for Cedar Lakes Foundation","description":"Creating tax refund checkoff program for Cedar Lakes Foundation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB127/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=127&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679709,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Regulating food handlers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish food handler card requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 121, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB60/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=60&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":679710,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB163/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=163&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679711,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Declaring remedial component of workers' compensation laws receive liberal construction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to acknowledge that the deficit crisis is over. The bill recognizes that West Virginia’s labor force is its greatest asset and resource. The bill states that injured workers should receive preeminent and efficient treatment. The bill states that it is the intent of the Legislature that a rule of \"liberal construction\" based on any \"remedial\" basis of workers' compensation legislation shall be applied when deciding cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB56/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=56&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679712,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Revising definition of \"obscene matter\"","description":"Revising definition of \"obscene matter\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB128/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=128&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679713,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Expanding prescriptive authority of advanced nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the prescriptive authority of advanced practice registered nurses and certified nurse-midwives and to remove the requirement for collaborative relationships with physicians. The bill removes certain notifications. The bill removes the minimum requirements for certain legislative rules and permits certain fees to be set by rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB21/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=21&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":679714,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Relating to Class C courtesy statewide hunting and fishing licenses for certain military personnel","description":"Relating to Class C courtesy statewide hunting and fishing licenses for certain military personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB77/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=77&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679715,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Predicating actions for damages upon comparative fault principles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to predicates actions for damages upon principles of comparative fault. The bill establishes the comparative fault standard. The bill abolishes joint liability and implements several liability. The bill establishes how to consider the fault of nonparties. The bill establishes how to consider the fault of, and the amounts paid by, settling parties. The bill provides for the use of special interrogatories. The bill clarifies fault may be imputed to another person who was acting as an agent or servant of another. The bill allows the assessment of a percentage of fault for failing to take reasonable precautionary measures that were available. The bill precludes the allocation of fault to a person such as a seller, distributor or installer on a strict product liability theory where that person did not contribute to the alleged defect. The bill provides for the burden of proof and limitations. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":679716,"bill_number":"SJR1","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated School Board Election Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose a constitutional amendment that would change the composition of the state board of education to six elected members and three appointed members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR1/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":679717,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Requesting DOH name portion of Rt. 25 in Kanawha County \"U. S. Army Sgt. James Lawrence Taylor Memorial Road\"","description":"Requesting DOH name portion of Rt. 25 in Kanawha County \"U. S. Army Sgt. James Lawrence Taylor Memorial Road\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR3/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":679718,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Permitting all-terrain vehicle operation on roadway under certain conditions; defining off-road motorcycle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the regulation of unlicensed off road motorcycles upon public streets, roads and highways by municipalities and counties within the Hatfield-McCoy recreation area. The current code allows cities and counties to permit and regulate all-terrain vehicles upon public streets, roads and highways, but not unlicensed off-road motorcycles. The amendment would allow municipalities and counties within the Hatfield McCoy recreation area to permit and regulate unlicensed off-road motorcycles upon public streets, roads and highways, but only if they are properly permitted by the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB17/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=17&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679719,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Amending State Administrative Procedures Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the state Administrative Procedures Act. It defines the term \"legislative exempt rule\" and adds that term to the provisions regarding the requirements for amendments to existing rules, proposed new rules and the repeal of existing rules. Provisions are added regarding rules of agencies which cease to exist and technical amendments to existing rules. The bill also establishes filing and adoption requirements for legislative exempt rules. The bill makes all legislative rules effective from passage and requires a list of interested parties be provided with emergency rules. The bill changes the number of copies required when filing an emergency rule.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 9, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB140/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=140&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679720,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Redefining \"third-party administrator\" to include pharmacy benefits managers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include pharmacy benefits manager within the definition of third-party administrator; to impose reasonable restrictions on audits conducted by pharmacy benefits managers, including an internal appeal process; and to require pharmacy benefits managers to provide notice to purchasers, pharmacies, and pharmacists information relating to maximum allowable costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB84/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=84&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679721,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Establishing additional circumstances requiring miner certification suspension or revocation for substance abuse violations","description":"Establishing additional circumstances requiring miner certification suspension or revocation for substance abuse violations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB72/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=72&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679722,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to chronic pain management clinic licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to chronic pain management clinic licensure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 175","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB171/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=171&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679723,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Establishing Fund for Civil Legal Services for Low-Income Persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Director of the Division of Justice and Community Services to make grants from state and other funds to provide civil legal services to low income persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB133/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=133&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":679724,"bill_number":"HB2002","title":"Predicating actions for damages upon principles of comparative fault","description":"The purpose of this bill is to predicates actions for damages upon principles of comparative fault. The bill establishes the comparative fault standard. The bill abolishes joint liability and implements several liability. The bill establishes how to consider the fault of nonparties. The bill establishes how to consider the fault of, and the amounts paid by, settling parties. The bill provides for the use of special interrogatories. The bill clarifies fault may be imputed to another person who was acting as an agent or servant of another. The bill allows the assessment of a percentage of fault for failing to take reasonable precautionary measures that were available. The bill precludes the allocation of fault to a person such as a seller, distributor or installer on a strict product liability theory where that person did not contribute to the alleged defect. The bill provides for the burden of proof and limitations. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 59, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2002/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2002&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wagner"},
{"bill_id":679725,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Prohibiting public officials and employees from using public funds for self promotion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit public officials and employees from using public funds for self promotion. The bill prohibits knowingly and intentionally placing the names or likenesses of public officials and employees on trinkets. The bill prohibits knowingly and intentionally placing the names or likenesses of public officials and employees on certain publically-financed advertising during an election period. The bill makes these prohibitions violations of the West Virginia Governmental Ethics Act. The bill also defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB24/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=24&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":679726,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Allowing county employee to run for vacant office without resigning","description":"Allowing county employee to run for vacant office without resigning","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB29/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=29&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":679727,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Promoting development of corporate sponsorships for state parks and recreational areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to promote the development of corporate sponsorships for state parks and recreational areas managed by the Parks and Recreation Section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB90/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=90&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679728,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Creating Public Charter Schools Act of 2015","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginiana Public Charter Schools Act of 2015. The bill provides purpose and intent. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes that charter schools are subject to certain requirements and exempt from certain requirements. The bill provides for creation or conversion of charter schools. The bill provides an application process. The bill provides approval for approval and denials of applications. The bill provides for governing bodies and their duties. The bill provides what a charter school must do. The bill provides for funding. The bill provides for enrollment. The bill provides for student transportation. The bill requires the State Superintendent to provide information on charter schools to the public. The bill provides for school personnel policies. The bill provides for termination of a charter school. The bill provides for charter school evaluations.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB14/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=14&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":679729,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Increasing tax exemption for military, National Guard and reserve retirement income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase adjustments to gross income for military, National Guard and Reserve retirement income of resident individuals from $20,000 to $25,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB85/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=85&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679730,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Relating to closure and sale of Clements State Tree Nursery","description":"Relating to closure and sale of Clements State Tree Nursery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB39/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=39&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":679731,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to industrial hemp","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to industrial hemp.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB221/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=221&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679732,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Providing for DOH performance and efficiency audit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a performance and efficiency audit of the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB8/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=8&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":679733,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Allowing public health agencies to bill patients for STD and HIV testing","description":"Allowing public health agencies to bill patients for STD and HIV testing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB20/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=20&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679734,"bill_number":"HB2043","title":"Granting all public employees a $1,000 per year permanent pay increase","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant all public employees a $1,000 per year permanent pay increase.  This section is new, therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2043/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2043&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":679735,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to Spay Neuter Assistance Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB216/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=216&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679736,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Authorizing Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board promulgate legislative rule relating to registration and renewal of appraisal management companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Requirements for Registration and Renewal of Appraisal Management Companies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB196/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=196&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679737,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Creating Revised Uniform Arbitration Act","description":"Relating to arbitration","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB37/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=37&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":679738,"bill_number":"HB2054","title":"Relating to the right of the landlord of commercial premises to terminate the lease under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a landlord to terminate a lease of a portion of a multitenant commercial property if the tenant fails to use the premises for the purpose specified in the lease, and the tenant’s use or nonuse produces an adverse economic effect upon the landlord or another tenant of the property. It establishes a procedure for notifying the tenant and allows the tenant time to commence using the premises for its agreed purpose. It also requires the landlord to notify the tenant of the termination of the lease if the tenant fails to commence using the premises within the specified time.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2054/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2054&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679739,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Creating amnesty program for certain drivers with suspended licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an amnesty program for drivers with suspended licenses based on nonpayment of certain court fees in order to allow them to obtain their legal driver’s license without payment of tickets ten years old or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB91/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=91&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679740,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Permitting counties impose property levy for public library funding","description":"Permitting counties impose property levy for public library funding","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB113/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679741,"bill_number":"HB2022","title":"Prohibiting certain political fund-raising activities for members of the Legislature during certain periods of time","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibiting certain political fundraising activities for members of the Legislature during certain periods of time before, during and after the Legislature is in session. The bill provides that existing misdemeanor penalties also apply.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2022/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2022&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":679742,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Recodifying laws relating to DHHR and Bureau for Medical Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise, arrange, consolidate and recodify the laws of the State of West Virginia relating to the Department of Health and Human Resources and the Bureau of Medical Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Senator Plymale requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB120/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=120&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679743,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Clarifying circumstances when person may possess certain firearms during outdoor recreational activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify circumstances under which a person may possess certain firearms while afield engaging in outdoor recreational activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB40/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=40&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":679744,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Authorizing miscellaneous agencies and boards promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Examination, Licensure and Practice for Professional Engineers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 162, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB199/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=199&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679745,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Authorizing additional circuit court judge","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize an additional circuit court judge for the fifth judicial circuit consisting of Mason, Jackson, Roane and Calhoun Counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB65/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=65&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":679746,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Establishing Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and authorize a new court to be known as the Intermediate Court of Appeals. The bill sets forth how its judges are to be selected. The bill provides that its judges may not receive additional compensation. The bill sets forth the court’s jurisdictional authority. The bill provides that the Supreme Court of Appeals controls its pleading, practice, procedure, scheduling of terms and adjournment. The bill authorizes the hiring of a clerk of the court and other employees. The bill sets forth the duties of the clerk. The bill provides that the court’s budget be part of the Supreme Court of Appeals’ budget. The bill permits appeals to the Supreme Court of Appeals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB129/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=129&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679747,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Air Pollution from Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB162/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=162&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679748,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Specifying minimum early childhood education program instruction days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set forth the minimum days per week, the number of instructional minutes per week and the minimum instructional days per year for early childhood education programs.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-04-01","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/15 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB19/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=19&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":679749,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Regulating equine boarding facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate equine boarding facilities. The bill defines a term and authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB86/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=86&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":679750,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Authorizing Division of Labor promulgate legislative rule relating to verification of legal employment status","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Verifying the Legal Employment Status of Workers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB156/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=156&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679751,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Creating Water Sustainability Institute","description":"Creating Water Sustainability Institute","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB61/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=61&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":679752,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Authorizing Secretary of State promulgate legislative rule relating to election recount procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Procedures for Recount of Election Results.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB224/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=224&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679753,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Authorizing Family Protection Services Board promulgate legislative rule relating to perpetrator intervention programs licensure for correctional institutions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Perpetrator Intervention Programs Licensure for Correctional Institutions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB181/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=181&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679754,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Limiting punitive damages awarded in personal injury or wrongful death actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place limits on the amount of punitive damages that may be awarded in a personal injury or wrongful death action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB101/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679755,"bill_number":"HB2044","title":"Relating generally to administration of an opioid antagonist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow police, fire and emergency service providers, to possess Naloxone to administer in suspected narcotic drug overdoses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2044/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2044&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":679756,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Authorizing Board of Osteopathic Medicine promulgate legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB202/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679757,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Authorizing Board of Physical Therapy promulgate legislative rule relating to fees for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB200/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=200&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679758,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Relating to real property possessor's liability for trespasser harm","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify existing common law in West Virginia as it relates to the duty of care possessors of property owe trespassers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB3/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":679759,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Creating Overdose Prevention Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity from certain offenses for a person who seeks health care for someone or for himself or herself who is experiencing an overdose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB18/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=18&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679760,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Requiring certain percentage of insurance claims be performed by resident adjuster","description":"Requiring certain percentage of insurance claims be performed by resident adjuster","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB32/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=32&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":679761,"bill_number":"HB2025","title":"Prohibiting certain sex offenders from loitering within one thousand feet of a school or child care facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain sex offenders from loitering within one thousand feet of a school or child care facility.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 80, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2025/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2025&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":679762,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Adopting federal definition for disabled veterans' preference in civil service hiring and state contract vendor bidding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the federal definition for disabled veterans' preference eligibility in hiring for state civil service jobs and resident vendor bidding on state contracts.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-28","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB122/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=122&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679763,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Creating Keep Jobs in WV Act","description":"Creating Keep Jobs in WV Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB55/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=55&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679764,"bill_number":"SJR3","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated Homestead Exemption Calculation Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide an alternative method of calculating the homestead exemption based on the average cost or value of the residential property by county. The exemption may never be less than $20,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR3/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679765,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Establishing comparative fault standard","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 to each defendant. The bill provides exceptions. The bill provides a method of assessing fault of the parties. The bill also defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB103/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679766,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Requiring public school screening for dyslexia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Education to assist county boards of education to screen and assess students in kindergarten and new enrollees in grades 1 through 6 who have not been screened for dyslexia and other reading disabilities. The bill requires county boards of education to screen those students for dyslexia or other reading disabilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB69/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=69&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":679767,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Relating to solar renewable energy credits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make several revisions and additions to the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act. The bill would establish a solar renewable energy credit system to monitor and track the generation of electricity from solar energy resources; establish a distributed solar renewable energy requirement; and require that all solar renewable energy credits awarded come from electricity generated or purchased from facilities located only within the geographical boundaries of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB116/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":679768,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Requiring SSAC promulgate rules allowing college preparatory team membership","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to promulgate rules that allow a college preparatory team to elect to be recognized as a member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB82/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=82&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":679769,"bill_number":"HB2039","title":"Raising the maximum personal income tax exemption for persons over the age of sixty-five and for persons who are totally disabled","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the maximum personal income tax exemption for persons over the age of sixty-five and for persons who are totally disabled, for the next three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2039/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2039&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679770,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Creating misdemeanor offense of impersonating Commission on Special Investigations representative","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a misdemeanor offense for impersonating a representative of the Commission on Special Investigations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB139/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=139&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":679771,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Relating to county solid waste disposal fees; exemption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the county solid waste assessment fee to 75","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB27/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=27&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":679772,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Requiring nonpartisan election of judges and magistrates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to elect all justices to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, all circuit court judges, all family court judges and all magistrates on a nonpartisan basis by division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB10/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=10&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":679773,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Authorizing Board of Dental Examiners promulgate legislative rule relating to board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB207/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=207&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679774,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Authorizing Insurance Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to annuity disclosure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to annuity disclosure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 187","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB189/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=189&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679775,"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":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR3/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":679776,"bill_number":"HB2056","title":"Making clear that the Pledge of Allegiance said each instructional day in West Virginia public schools shall include the phrase \"one nation under God.\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make clear that the Pledge of Allegiance said each instructional day in West Virginia public schools shall include the phrase \"one nation under God.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2056/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2056&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":679777,"bill_number":"HB2053","title":"Relating to the form of trust deeds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the recording of a memorandum of deed of trust in lieu of the deed of trust.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 84, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2053/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2053&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679778,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Limiting certain public parks and recreation liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the liability of the section of Parks and Recreation of the Division of Natural Resources, county parks and recreation commissions, boards of park and recreation commissioners and owners of land used for public parks and recreation purposes under an agreement with any of the foregoing entities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB136/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=136&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":679779,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has organized","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has organized","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR3/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679780,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to medication administration and performance of health maintenance tasks by approved medication assistive personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to medication administration and performance of health maintenance tasks by approved medication assistive personnel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 175","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB173/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=173&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679781,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Reducing school nurse staffing ratio","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the student-school nurse ratio from 1,500-1 in grades K-7 to 750-1 and to expand it to all levels of school in the 2015-16 school year to provide for ever-increasing medical needs of students, while ensuring that school nurses will do the work, not contract services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB132/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=132&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":679782,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Relating to posting of property to prohibit hunting or trespassing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow posting of real property by certain clearly visible paint markings in order to prohibit hunting or trespassing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB138/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=138&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":679783,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Authorizing CPRB promulgate legislative rule relating to service credit for accrued and unused sick and annual leave","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Service Credit for Accrued and Unused Sick and Annual Leave.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 142","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB229/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=229&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679784,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to commercial whitewater outfitters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Commercial Whitewater Outfitters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB152/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=152&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679785,"bill_number":"HB2011","title":"Relating to disbursements from the Workers' Compensation Fund where an injury is self inflicted or intentionally caused by the employer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address disbursements from the Workers' Compensation Fund where an injury is self inflicted or intentionally caused by the employer and permitting recovery in a private lawsuit. The bill requires the trier of fact to find that the alleged specific unsafe working condition in issue was a violation of a state or federal safety statute, rule or regulation, or of a commonly accepted and well-known safety standard within the industry or business of the employer, that was intended to address the specific hazard(s) presented by the alleged specific unsafe work condition. The bill requires that the trier of fact to also find that any governmental agency regulating the safety practices or premises of an employer has confirmed in a written investigate report the existence of the other specified facts that the trier of fact must find. The bill provides that the \"actual knowledge\" requirement that a safety statute, rule, regulation, or commonly accepted and well-known safety standard may not be presumed by its mere existence. The bill and requires that \"actual knowledge\" must be proven by the employee, or other person(s) entitled to recover, in order that the employer's immunity from a lawsuit is lost. The bill overrules the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia in the case of McComas v. ACF Industries, LLC, Case No. 12-0548 (October 17, 2013).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 243, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2011/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2011&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":679786,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Authorizing ABCC promulgate legislative rule relating to nonintoxicating beer licensing and operations procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Nonintoxicating Beer Licensing and Operations Procedures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 187","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB190/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=190&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679787,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Requiring municipal police officers wear armor vest","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require West Virginia municipal police officers to wear armor vests whenever feasible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB114/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=114&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679788,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Relating to payment of separated employee's outstanding wages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require employers pay outstanding wages due to separated employees to be by the next regular payday. The bill provides an exception. The bill provides that bonuses and fringe benefits are not covered. The bill reduces the amount of liquidated damages available. The bill provides an instance when liquidated damages are not available. The bill clarifies that the section does not address whether overtime pay is due. The bill authorizes payment by mail if requested by the employee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 152, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB12/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=12&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679789,"bill_number":"HB2046","title":"Relating to treatment for sexually transmitted diseases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for expedited partner therapy treatment for a sexually transmitted disease. The bill permits prescribing antibiotics for the partner of a patient without first examining the partner under certain circumstances. The bill requires counseling by the physician. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Resources to develop outreach materials. The bill provides for limited liability for physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses who prescribe in an expedited partner therapy setting. The bill provides that health care professionals and pharmacists are not liable for not providing expedited partner therapy or filling certain prescriptions. The bill makes changes to the licensing portions of the code to make it permissible for the various disciplines to provide expedited partner therapy without disciplinary actions from their respective licensing boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2046/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2046&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":679790,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Requiring employee be paid workers' compensation maximum temporary total disability benefits for lost time without penalty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a covered employee to be paid the maximum temporary total disability benefits for lost time without penalty to the employee. The bill requires a covered employee to be paid the maximum temporary total disability benefits for lost time without penalty to the employee. The bill eliminates any offset to employers for employees who have a wage replacement plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB74/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=74&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679791,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to waste management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Waste Management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB165/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=165&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679792,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Authorizing the publication of the Legislative Manual","description":"Authorizing the publication of the Legislative Manual","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR2/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":679793,"bill_number":"HB2026","title":"Allowing terminally ill patients to have access to investigational products that have not been approved by the federal food and drug administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow terminally ill patients to have access to investigational products that have not been approved by the federal food and drug administration that other patients have access to when they participate in clinical trials.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2026/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2026&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":679794,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Authorizing Family Protection Services Board promulgate legislative rule relating to board operation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Operation of the Family Protection Services Board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB180/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=180&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679795,"bill_number":"HB2027","title":"Requiring circuit courts to review foreign court judgments for jurisdiction before such orders may be enforced","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require courts to review foreign judgments for jurisdiction before such orders shall be enforced.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2027/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2027&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":679796,"bill_number":"HB2028","title":"Relating generally to purchasing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit awarding or renewing state contracts of over $2 million to vendors owned, in whole or part, by state officials or by family members of state officials. The bill also requires an affidavit of compliance with the prohibition to accompany bids, contract proposals and contracts with the state, and provides for Ethics Commission review and approval of exceptions to this prohibition.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2028/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2028&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679797,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Allowing transfer of interest in real property when certain co-owner pays all taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer all interest in real property to a coowner who has paid all taxes on the real property for a minimum of five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB45/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=45&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679798,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to nurse aid abuse and neglect registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Nurse Aid Abuse and Neglect Registry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 175","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB174/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=174&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679799,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Raising committee to notify House Senate has assembled and organized","description":"Raising committee to notify House Senate has assembled and organized","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR2/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679800,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rule relating to permits for construction and major modification of major stationary sources for prevention of significant deterioration of air quality","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 for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB164/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=164&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679801,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Increasing grandparents' rights in custodial or decision-making authority and visitation matters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase grandparents’ rights in matters of custodial or decision-making authority and visitation. The bill allows a guardian ad litem to recommend a psychological evaluation. The bill increases the importance of the factor considering the grandparent’s significant caretaking of the child. The bill minimizes a parent’s bias toward a grandparent as a factor in visitation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB93/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=93&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679802,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to auctioneers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Auctioneers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB212/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=212&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679803,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Authorizing Board of Pharmacy promulgate legislative rule relating to immunizations administered by pharmacists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Immunizations Administered by Pharmacists.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB203/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679804,"bill_number":"HB2014","title":"West Virginia Public Charter Schools Act of 2015","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Public Charter Schools Act of 2015. The bill provides purpose and intent. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes that charter schools are subject to certain requirements and exempt from certain requirements. The bill provides for creation or conversion of charter schools. The bill provides an application process. The bill provides approval for approval and denials of applications. The bill provides for governing bodies and their duties. The bill provides what a charter school must do. The bill provides for funding. The bill provides for enrollment. The bill provides for student transportation. The bill requires the State Superintendent to provide information on charter schools to the public. The bill provides for school personnel policies. The bill provides for termination of a charter school. The bill provides for charter school evaluations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2014/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2014&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":679805,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Authorizing Family Protection Services Board promulgate legislative rule relating to perpetrator intervention programs licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to perpetrator intervention programs licensure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB228/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=228&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679806,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Providing state employee uniforms be manufactured in United States","description":"Providing state employee uniforms be manufactured in United States","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB52/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=52&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679807,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Requiring certification of state bridge paint applicators","description":"Requiring certification of state bridge paint applicators","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB54/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=54&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679808,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Relating to medical professional liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to control the increase in the cost of liability insurance and to maintain access to affordable health care services for West Virginians. It provides a mechanism to increase the limitation on civil damages in medical malpractice cases to account for inflation by linking increases to the Consumer Price Index. It also requires appellate courts to review de novo certain decisions made by circuit court judges; adds provisions limiting the admissibility and use of certain information; and requires adjustment of verdicts for past medical expenses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 168, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB6/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=6&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":679809,"bill_number":"HB2008","title":"Auditing the Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a performance and efficiency audit of the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 86, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2008/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2008&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":679810,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to Rural Rehabilitation Loan Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Rural Rehabilitation Loan Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB219/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=219&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679811,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Requiring Department of Education provide professional development opportunities for dyslexia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Education to provide professional development opportunities regarding dyslexia and other reading disabilities; and to require teaching staff receive two hours of such training annually.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB62/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=62&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":679812,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Authorizing Department of Transportation promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the examination and issuance of driver's licenses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 160, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB192/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=192&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679813,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to special boating","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Special Boating.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB151/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=151&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679814,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Relating to disclaimer of warranties for used motor vehicles","description":"Relating to disclaimer of warranties for used motor vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB107/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":679815,"bill_number":"HB2047","title":"Continuing the fraud control unit in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit","description":"The purpose of this bill is add language to West Virginia Code providing for clarity in the representation of cases relating to Medicaid fraud and abuse and continuing the fraud control unit in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Attorney General’s office after July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2047/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2047&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679816,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Authorizing DNR promulgate legislative rule relating to 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 170","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB148/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=148&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679817,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rule relating to operation plan for State Agency for Surplus Property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the state plan for the operation of the West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 142","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB143/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=143&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679818,"bill_number":"HB2048","title":"Relating to juvenile proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify the allocation of payment of salary and benefits for school-based juvenile probation officers in counties which have established a truancy program in a judicial circuit where a grant is provided by the county board of education to the Supreme Court of Appeals to hire a school-based juvenile probation officer to handle truancy matters.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2048/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2048&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":679819,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Providing liberal weighing of evidence in workers' compensation claims","description":"Providing liberal weighing of evidence in workers' compensation claims","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB49/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=49&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679820,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Authorizing Board of Dental Examiners promulgate legislative rule relating to formation and approval of professional limited liability companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the formation and approval of professional limited liability companies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB206/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=206&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679821,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Redefining facilities eligible for funding assistance from Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify funding assistance from the Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority. The bill changes the definition of facilities that are eligible for funding assistance from courthouse facilities that are occupied by county or judicial officials to ones that are currently owned and occupied by those officials or upon renovation will be owned and occupied by those officials.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB63/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=63&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":679822,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Authorizing Board of Dental Examiners promulgate legislative rule relating to dental recovery networks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to dental recovery networks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB208/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=208&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679823,"bill_number":"HB2037","title":"Taxing of utility terrain vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the sales tax on tax utility terrain vehicles. The bill sets forth the conditions that must be met to qualify for the exclusion. The bill also defines utility terrain vehicles as motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2037/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2037&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":679824,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Authorizing Agriculture Commissioner promulgate legislative rule relating to dangerous wild animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Dangerous Wild Animals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 199","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB222/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=222&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679825,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Establishing driver's license restoration program","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns the suspension or revocation of driver’s licenses. The bill makes legislative findings, establishes a driver’s license restoration program, permits waiving certain reinstatement requirements to restore driving privileges, and reduces from ninety days to thirty days the period for suspension upon receipt of notice of driving while suspended for offenses other than driving under the influence. The bill also grants rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-28","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB94/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=94&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679826,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor","description":"Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR1/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":679827,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Authorizing Tax Department promulgate legislative rule relating to appointment of special assessors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the appointment of special assessors by the State Tax Commissioner.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 187","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB186/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=186&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679828,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Relating to selection of state agency administrative hearing examiners","description":"Relating to selection of state agency administrative hearing examiners","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB96/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=96&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679829,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Decreasing teacher-pupil ratios; increasing certain classroom aides' pay","description":"Decreasing teacher-pupil ratios; increasing certain classroom aides' pay","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB33/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=33&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":679830,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Creating Healthy Children and Healthy Communities Act","description":"Creating Healthy Children and Healthy Communities Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB68/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=68&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":679831,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to nursing home licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Nursing Home Licensure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 175","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB176/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=176&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679832,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Relating to air-ambulance fees paid by PEIA","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set the maximum amount for air-ambulance services which may be collected pursuant to the plans of the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB97/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=97&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":679833,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Establishing cook-meal ratios for full-day and half-day school cooks","description":"Establishing cook-meal ratios for full-day and half-day school cooks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB73/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=73&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679834,"bill_number":"SB125","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 accommodation; add “age” and “sexual orientation” to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing; and define “sexual orientation”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB125/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=125&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":679835,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Redistributing and dedicating excise tax on real property transfers to regional jails","description":"Redistributing and dedicating excise tax on real property transfers to regional jails","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB124/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=124&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679836,"bill_number":"HB2033","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. The bill provides for rule-making authority. The bill sets forth duties and obligations of the commissioner. The bill provides for an application process. The bill provides for the issuance, renewal, modification, and transfer of a license certificate. The bill provides for inspection of facilities. The bill provides for the transition of current facilities. The bill addresses noncompliance with article and provides for certain criminal penalties and remedies due to noncompliance.  Article 2H is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2033/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2033&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":679837,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Relating to classification and criteria for disability benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the weighing of workers’ compensation evidence a liberal interpretation; to allow parties to submit evidence after the Permanent Total Reviewing body has made its initial determination; to change the application standard to file for a permanent total disability to forty percent; to allow permanent total disability benefits until death; to allow for carpel tunnel and occupational disease to be included in the aggregation of permanent disability under the provisions of this subsection; and to require that reviews of permanent total disability stop after the age of sixty; and to limit vocational rehabilitation job searches to thirty miles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB57/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=57&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":679838,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Requiring filing fee for write-in candidate for public office","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 that the distribution of the fee be in the same manner as other candidates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB71/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=71&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":679839,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rule relating to statewide trauma/emergency care system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the state-wide trauma/emergency care system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 175","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB177/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=177&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679840,"bill_number":"HB2032","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":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2032/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2032&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":679841,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Relating to development of state plan under Clean Air Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for the development of a state plan under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to study the feasibility of a state plan and to submit a report to the Legislature determining whether a state plan is feasible, and, if so, recommending a proposed state plan to the Legislature. It also requires the approval of the Legislature before a state plan is submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Referred to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB4/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":679842,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Authorizing Office of Administrative Hearings promulgate legislative rule relating to appeal procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Administrative Hearings to promulgate a legislative rule relating to appeal procedures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 192","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB193/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=193&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":679843,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Authorizing Bureau of Commerce promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Rules Governing the Safety of Those Employed in and around Quarries in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB170/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=170&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":680619,"bill_number":"HB2016","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 15, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2016/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2016&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":680634,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Recommitted to Finance on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB233/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=233&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":680776,"bill_number":"HB2070","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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2070/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2070&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":680791,"bill_number":"HB2067","title":"Relating to pension benefits exempt from state income taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to treat natural resources police like all other law enforcement and exempt their pension benefits from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2067/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2067&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":680807,"bill_number":"HB2060","title":"Creating a crime for theft of a traffic sign or traffic signal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the theft of a traffic sign or traffic signal a misdemeanor. The bill establishes misdemeanor penalties and requires restitution.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2060/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2060&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":680820,"bill_number":"HB2080","title":"Reallocating and dedicating up to $30 million to the natural gas and oil severance tax revenues annually to the natural gas and oil-producing counties of origin","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reallocate and dedicate the natural gas and oil severance tax revenues, up to $30 million annually, to the natural gas and oil producing counties of origin. The bill provides for distribution of the moneys to the districts of the Division of Highways by the State Treasurer. The bill establishes amounts each natural gas and oil-producing county in a district is to receive. The bill requires moneys be used solely for the secondary roads. The bill provides duties of State Tax Commissioner. The bill requires reports of expenditures to Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill provides audits of distributed funds when authorized by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill provides an effective date. The bill authorizes legislative and emergency rules.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2080/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2080&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":680835,"bill_number":"HB2071","title":"Providing an increase in compensation for natural resources police officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an increase in compensation for natural resources police officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2071/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2071&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":680853,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Honoring Doris Marks on Mineral County Day","description":"Honoring Doris Marks on Mineral County Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR6/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":680870,"bill_number":"HB2068","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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2068/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2068&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":680884,"bill_number":"HB2059","title":"Increasing benefits of retired state personnel and retired teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give retired state personnel and retired teachers a five percent a year increase in retirement benefits over the next three consecutive years.   These sections are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2059/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2059&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":680896,"bill_number":"HJR2","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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR2/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":680916,"bill_number":"HB2077","title":"Requiring county boards of education to provide released time for professional educators and service personnel when serving in an elected municipal or county office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to provide released time for professional educators and service personnel when serving in a part-time elected or appointed municipal or county office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2077/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2077&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":680931,"bill_number":"HB2063","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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2063/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2063&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":680948,"bill_number":"HB2064","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.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2064/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2064&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":680962,"bill_number":"HB2069","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 a system for career development and establish 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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2069/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2069&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":680979,"bill_number":"HB2076","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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2076/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2076&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":680989,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Limiting health insurance coverage for elective abortions to supplemental policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit health insurance coverage for elective abortions to coverage provided through supplemental policies. Elective abortion exceptions are provided for certain pregnancies that threaten the life of the mother or result from rape or incest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB236/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=236&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":681011,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study issues facing military veterans and active duty service personnel","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study issues facing military veterans and active duty service personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR4/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":681027,"bill_number":"HB2072","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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2072/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2072&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681039,"bill_number":"HB2065","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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2065/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2065&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681057,"bill_number":"HB2075","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 establish a minimum number of troopers to provide basic law- enforcement services. The bill further provides that the salary increase at the end of two years of service for members of the West Virginia State Police will increase from $500 to $580.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2075/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2075&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681075,"bill_number":"HB2058","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 all football players in interscholastic athletic football events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2058/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2058&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681085,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Authorizing appointment of employees","description":"Authorizing appointment of employees","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR7/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":681107,"bill_number":"HJR1","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.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR1/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":681121,"bill_number":"HB2057","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":"The purpose of this bill is to require that State Police officers be compensated for time when they are required to be on standby so that they may be called back to work if necessary and to provide a stipend for housing cost for officers that reside in and are assigned to the highest five counties according to median monthly housing cost.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2057/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2057&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681134,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Creating Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB235/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=235&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":681150,"bill_number":"HJR3","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000. 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":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR3/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":681163,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Celebrating Monongalia County","description":"Celebrating Monongalia County","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR5/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":681184,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Urging Governor fill Board of Education vacancies","description":"Urging Governor fill Board of Education vacancies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR5/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":681198,"bill_number":"HB2073","title":"Requiring retail establishments offering gasoline or other motor fuel to provide refueling assistance and refueling access to persons with a disability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require retail establishments offering gasoline or other motor fuel to provide refueling assistance and refueling access to persons with a disability, to establish requirements and exceptions, to provide the Secretary of the Department of Transportation with enforcement and rule-making authority and to establish penalties for noncompliance.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2073/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2073&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681212,"bill_number":"HB2081","title":"Including journalists as a protected profession within the definition of crimes of violence against certain categories of workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include journalists as a protected profession within the definition of crimes of violence against certain categories of workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2081/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2081&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":681228,"bill_number":"HB2062","title":"Establishing the Legislative Oversight Commission on Energy Workers Safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a Legislative Oversight Commission on Energy Workers Safety to:   (1) Direct certain state agencies and boards to report regularly to the commission; to direct the commission to study worker safety in the mining and gas extraction industries;  (2) Provide a mechanism for the Legislature to be kept informed and to study and identify issues and solutions for workers safety; and   (3) Require the commission to study and report on whether a need exists for expansion of safety regulations within the gas extraction industry.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2062/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2062&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681243,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Relating to operation and regulation of certain water and sewer utilities owned by political subdivisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt water and sewer utilities owned by political subdivisions from Public Service Commission jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 196, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB234/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=234&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":681263,"bill_number":"HB2074","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, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2074/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2074&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681278,"bill_number":"HB2061","title":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish seniority preference for all civil service workers bidding on jobs, seeking to transfer, or affected by reduction in force.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2061/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2061&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681295,"bill_number":"HB2066","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 and to change eligibility criteria from three years of service to one.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2066/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2066&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681308,"bill_number":"HB2082","title":"Requiring county boards of education to employ a certified library media specialist in each county school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to employ a certified library media specialist in each county school. The bill also requires the board to develop professional standards and the salary for the certified library media specialist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2082/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2082&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681321,"bill_number":"HB2078","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. The bill provides that no lowering of a speed limit is effective until approved by the Commissioner of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2078/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2078&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":681327,"bill_number":"HB2079","title":"Creating the Seniors Helping Seniors Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Seniors Helping Seniors Fund. Personal income taxes paid on taxable Social Security benefits are to be deposited into the fund. The fund is to be used by the Department of Health and Human Resources and the Bureau of Senior Services for the Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver program and to support the Medicaid Personal Care, Family Assistance In-Home Respite and Lighthouse programs to increase the number of senior citizens receiving in-home care services.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2079/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2079&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":683234,"bill_number":"HB2088","title":"Relating to limitations of actions and suits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the number of defendants named in the beginning of a lawsuit by tolling the statute of limitations against all tortfeasors upon filing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2088/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2088&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":683244,"bill_number":"HB2083","title":"Relating to Class XS senior resident lifetime licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a senior citizen purchasing the Class XS senior resident hunting, fishing and trapping license is not required to purchase any additional hunting, fishing and trapping stamps or permits issued by the Division of Natural Resources under article two, chapter twenty of the West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2083/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2083&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":683256,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Modifying private cause of action for deliberate intention workers' compensation claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the ability to pierce workers’ compensation immunity by filing a private cause of action and proving through five factors that an employer acted with deliberate intent to injure an employee. In lieu of this private cause of action, the bill permits in permanent total disability or dependent benefits claims, a recovery of enhanced workers' compensation benefits of up to an additional thirty percent of the benefits award which a claimant is otherwise entitled under this chapter by proving the same five factors before the Workers’ Compensation Office of Judges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB251/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=251&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":683268,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Relating to school nutrition standards during state of emergency or preparedness","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate educational instruction during a state of emergency or state of preparedness where approved school meals are not available for distribution to students, but safe alternative meals are available for distribution.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 194, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB243/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=243&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":683281,"bill_number":"HB2090","title":"Relating to the accountability of a corporation's political activities","description":"The purpose of the bill is to address the accountability of a corporation’s political activities. The bill requires annual authorization and approval by a majority of shareholders for corporations spending a yearly aggregate of $10,000 or more for political activities in this state. The bill provides for director liability for spending without proper authorization. The bill requires disclosure of corporate political activities to shareholders and the public. The bill applies these new requirements to foreign corporations. The bill defines new terms.  Strike-through indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2090/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2090&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":683293,"bill_number":"HB2085","title":"Relating to the solicitation of public employees by a candidate for an elective office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the solicitation of public employees, in their work place, for contributions, services or other things of value by electronic communications is prohibited. It clarifies that solicitations of public employees for contributions, services or other things of value for a candidate, party or political purpose is prohibited. The bill creates a specific exception for the solicitation of votes outside the workplace. And the bill removes postmasters and federal officers and employees from those persons who may not be solicited.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2085/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2085&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":683301,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Requiring certain insurance and owner information be provided following car accident","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a person involved in a car crash to provide certain insurance and car owner information. The bill requires law-enforcement officers at the scene of the crash who obtain certain information to distribute certain information to all persons involved in the crash.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 238, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB248/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=248&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":683314,"bill_number":"HB2089","title":"All relating to the disclosure of information on campaign contributions and spending","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns the disclosure of information on campaign contributions and spending. The bill sets forth reporting and disclosure requirements. The bill sets forth the treatment of functional equivalent of express advocacy as independent expenditures. The bill expands the period during which communications are treated as electioneering communications. The bill sets forth the effective date of expands the period during which communications are treated as electioneering communications. The bill sets forth the disclosure requirements for corporations and certain other entities. The bill sets forth disclaimer requirements for campaign disbursements. The bill requires publication and distribution of statements and solicitations. The bill sets forth the charges for newspaper or magazine space. The bill establishes special disclaimer requirements for certain communications. The bill requires disclosures to shareholders, member and donors of information on campaign-related disbursements. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth exceptions. The bill sets forth the effective date of amendments. The bill provides that candidates for federal office are generally not affected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2089/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2089&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":683325,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Creating 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 43, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB237/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=237&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":683338,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Urging US EPA withdraw and/or rescind proposed definition of \"waters of the United States\"","description":"Urging US EPA withdraw and/or rescind proposed definition of \"waters of the United States\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR8/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":683349,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Creating criminal penalties for certain automated telephone calls during state of emergency or preparedness","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide misdemeanor criminal penalties for using automated telephone calls to disseminate false, misleading or deceptive information with the intent to create panic, incite violence or cause harm to individuals during a declared state of emergency or state of preparedness.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 195, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB242/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=242&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":683361,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Repealing requirement for prevailing wage payment for public improvement construction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal requirements to pay prevailing wages for construction of public improvements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB245/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=245&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":683373,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Eliminating certain boards, councils, task forces, commissions and committees","description":"This bill eliminates boards, councils, tasks forces, commissions and committees that are unnecessary, inactive or redundant.  This bill is recommended for introduction and passage in the 2015 Regular Session by the Joint Committee on Government Organization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB239/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=239&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":683380,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Recognizing jazz drummer Butch Miles","description":"Recognizing jazz drummer Butch Miles","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR8/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":683395,"bill_number":"HB2086","title":"Relating to the accountability of a corporation's political activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the “West Virginia Corporate Political Accountability Act of 2015” relating to the accountability of a corporation’s political activities. It defines additional terms and requires annual authorization and approval by a majority of shareholders for corporations spending a yearly aggregate of $10,000 or more for political activities in this state. It provides for director liability for spending without proper authorization, requires disclosure of corporate political activities to shareholders and the public and applies these new requirements to foreign corporations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2086/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2086&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":683406,"bill_number":"HB2087","title":"Permitting surface owners to purchase the mineral interests that lay below the property in certain circumstances","description":"If you have received this notice because you are the owner of an interest in the surface overlaying a mineral interest that was returned delinquent, you may pay the clerk twice the amount identified above, plus a nonrefundable $20 administrative fee, before March 1, 20___. If you pay the required amount and the property is then redeemed, that amount you paid, less the administrative fee, will be refunded to you. If you pay the required amount and the property is not redeemed, you will be substituted for the purchaser of the tax lien and you may proceed to obtain a deed for the property. If you and one or more additional surface owners each pay the appropriate amount, all the surface owners who have made payment shall submit, by April 7, 20___, an agreement dividing the real estate according to their proportionate shares or any other method or formula agreed to among all of you. If an agreement is not filed, the clerk shall refund the moneys tendered by the surface owners, less the administrative fees, and none of you will be substituted for the purchaser of the tax lien.  Given under my hand this _____ day of __________, 20 ____. _________________________________________________________________ State Auditor, State of West Virginia  (b) The State Auditor for his or her service in preparing the notice shall receive a fee of $10 for the original and $2 for each copy required. Any additional costs which must be expended for publication, or service of the notice in the manner provided for serving process commencing a civil action, or for service of process by certified mail, shall be charged by the State Auditor. All costs provided by this section shall be included as redemption costs and included in the notice described in this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2087/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2087&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":683418,"bill_number":"HB2084","title":"Prohibiting healthcare providers from discriminating against or refusing treatment of a patient regardless of how that person was injured or became ill","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":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2084/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2084&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":683426,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Relating to Conservation Agency financial assistance applications from district supervisors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that conservation district supervisors have their applications to participate in West Virginia Conservation Agency financial assistance programs evaluated and approved or rejected by the West Virginia Conservation Agency. It also prohibits a conservation district supervisor from voting for the authorization, approval or ratification of a contract in which he or she or an immediate family member is beneficially interested.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 61, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB250/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=250&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":683438,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Limiting certain county board of education liability arising from unorganized recreation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that county boards of education are not liable for loss or injury from the use of school property made available for unorganized recreation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 97, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB238/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=238&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":683450,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Repealing Dangerous Wild Animals Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the Dangerous Wild Animals Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB247/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=247&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":683462,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Updating 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 in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meaning for Internal Revenue Code's definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB241/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=241&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":683471,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Creating Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit hospital patients to designate a lay caregiver to provide aftercare assistance in the patient's residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB244/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=244&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":683480,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Updating terms in Personal Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of federal adjusted gross income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act; and specifying effective dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB240/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=240&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":683495,"bill_number":"HB2091","title":"False Claims Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the False Claims Act. It provides for qui tam proceedings (which are lawsuits brought by private citizens against a person or company who is believed to have violated the law in performance of a contract with the government or in violation of a government regulation, when there is a statute which provides for a penalty for the violations. These proceedings are brought for the state as well as the plaintiff).The bill sets forth prohibited acts, damages, costs and civil penalties. The bill places limitations on damages and sets out the responsibilities of the Attorney General. The bill provides for civil actions by private persons and rights of parties to qui tam proceedings, including awards to qui tam plaintiffs. The bill bars certain civil actions and provides that the state is not liable for the expenses of private litigants. The bill provides for a private action for retaliatory conduct; it contains a limitation of actions. The bill provides for retroactive application and state intervention in action by private person. The bill provides for estoppel of defenses in certain situations. The bill establishes jurisdiction and venue, and provides for nonexclusivity of action and provides for liberality of construction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2091/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2091&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":683506,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Establishing grandfather exemption requiring certain School for Deaf and Blind child care workers hold associate's degree","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a \"grandfathering\" exemption from any regulation, rule or policy requiring an associate's degree for the persons who, through their work and service as child care workers at the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney West Virginia, have already demonstrated that they possess the requisite skills and abilities to care for the residents for whom they are responsible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB246/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=246&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":683518,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Raleigh County \"John Thomas Scott II Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Raleigh County \"John Thomas Scott II Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR6/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":683528,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Prohibiting straight party voting in general election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to disallow voting by straight party ticket.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB249/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=249&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":683533,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Preston County \"Army Air Force SGT Everett Wayne 'Bud' Sell Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Preston County \"Army Air Force SGT Everett Wayne 'Bud' Sell Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-16","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-01-19","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR7/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":684675,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Petitioning Congress call convention for proposal of constitutional amendments","description":"Petitioning Congress call convention for proposal of constitutional amendments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR9/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":684685,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Making Schools for Deaf and Blind eligible for School Building Authority funding","description":"Making Schools for Deaf and Blind eligible for School Building Authority funding","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB252/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=252&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":684697,"bill_number":"HB2097","title":"Creating the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority Fund","description":"Creating the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2097/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2097&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":684708,"bill_number":"HB2092","title":"Relating to voter photo identification","description":"Relating to voter photo identification","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2092/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2092&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":684719,"bill_number":"HJR4","title":"The \"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment\"","description":"The \"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR4/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":684730,"bill_number":"HB2096","title":"Giving the Insurance Commissioner the power to regulate and penalize self-insured employers","description":"Giving the Insurance Commissioner the power to regulate and penalize self-insured employers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-19","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-19","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2096/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2096&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":684744,"bill_number":"HB2095","title":"Requiring that permanent and temporary battery charging stations in mines be ventilated directly to the return on a separate split of air","description":"Requiring 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":"2015-01-19","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-19","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2095/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2095&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":684754,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Relating to Fire, EMS and Law-Enforcement Officer Survivor Benefit Act","description":"Relating to Fire, EMS and Law-Enforcement Officer Survivor Benefit Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB254/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=254&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":684765,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Recodifying chapter relating to child welfare and juvenile disposition","description":"Recodifying chapter relating to child welfare and juvenile disposition","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB253/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=253&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":684777,"bill_number":"HB2093","title":"Creating the Valued Employee Retention program","description":"Creating the Valued Employee Retention program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2093/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2093&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":684787,"bill_number":"HB2094","title":"Creating an environmental awareness program in the West Virginia School system","description":"Creating an environmental awareness program in the West Virginia School system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2094/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2094&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":684799,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Eliminating certain boards, councils, committees, panels, task forces and commissions","description":"Eliminating certain boards, councils, task forces, commissions and committees","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 53, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB255/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=255&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":685249,"bill_number":"HB2108","title":"Adding one family court judge to the 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":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2108/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2108&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685250,"bill_number":"HB2158","title":"Creating the Jobs Impact Statement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the preparation of jobs impact statements for proposed legislation.  This article is new, therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2158/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2158&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":685251,"bill_number":"HJR6","title":"The \"Disabled Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Amendment\"","description":"The \"Disabled Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Amendment\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR6/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":685255,"bill_number":"HB2151","title":"Making the West Virginia state teacher of the year an ex officio, nonvoting member of the West Virginia Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the West Virginia state teacher of the year an ex officio, nonvoting member of the West Virginia Board of Education.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2151/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2151&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":685257,"bill_number":"HJR5","title":"The \"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment\"","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $40,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR5/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":685259,"bill_number":"HB2113","title":"Increasing the amount of retirement income to be excluded from the gross income of individuals receiving retirement benefits under the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of retirement income from $2,000 to $20,000 that may be excluded from the gross income for individuals receiving retirement benefits under the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System and the West Virginia State Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2113/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2113&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":685266,"bill_number":"HB2141","title":"Relating to air pollution control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that air pollution control regulation of wood burning appliances is subject to the approval of the Legislature under the authority of the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The bill also provides that rules relating to enforcement of performance standards for residential wood burning heaters or appliances may not become effective unless first approved by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2141/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2141&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":685268,"bill_number":"HB2132","title":"Relating to barbers, cosmetologists and shampoo assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt basic barbers from licensure by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists; to authorize the practice of basic barbering; to establish qualifications and requirements to practice basic barbering; to establish a basic barber permitting system; to establish a basic barber apprenticeship program; to establish requirements for the operation of basic barber shops; to establish health certificate requirements for basic barbers and apprentices; to require annual inspections of basic barber shops; to limit continuing education requirements for licensed barbers; to exempt basic barbers from continuing education requirements; to require approval of certain continuing education courses by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists; to revoke the authority of the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to establish a shampoo assistant permit; and to revise requirements and limitations for shampoo assistants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2132/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2132&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685275,"bill_number":"HB2125","title":"Requiring that mining equipment being transported or trammed underground be done by qualified personnel under supervision of a certified foreman","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that mining equipment being transported or trammed underground where energized trolley wire exists, other than ordinary sectional movement be done by qualified personnel under supervision of a certified foreman.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2125/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2125&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":685278,"bill_number":"HB2099","title":"Extending the time of meetings of local levying bodies when meetings are delayed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for extending the time of meetings of local levying bodies when meetings are delayed because of circumstances beyond the control of a local levying body. The Secretary of State is authorized to extend the time of meetings of local levying bodies within sixty days of the original deadline and to adopt procedures and rules for approving extending time to meet as a levying body.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-03","last_action":"Chapter 164, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2099/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2099&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685280,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Repealing code relating to Governor's Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal Article 29H of Chapter 16 of the West Virginia Code, titled “Governor’s Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning.”","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 54, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB267/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=267&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":685284,"bill_number":"HB2134","title":"Permitting family court judges and magistrates to carry concealed handguns without a permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that certain persons authorized to carry handguns into court buildings must have firearms training and certification equivalent to members of the state police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2134/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2134&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":685286,"bill_number":"HB2161","title":"Adopting the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking by creating a Commission on the Prevention of Human Trafficking; requiring the public posting of hotline information in certain business and public locations; making services available to victims of human trafficking; providing victims immunity from criminal prosecution for certain crimes directly resulting from human trafficking; changing the definition of human trafficking; expanding criminal remedies and enforcement tools to combat human trafficking and allowing victims to petition the circuit court to vacate and expunge a conviction for certain crimes directly resulting from human trafficking.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/15","last_action_date":"2015-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2161/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2161&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":685290,"bill_number":"HB2101","title":"Eliminating obsolete government entities","description":"This bill eliminates boards, councils, tasks forces, commissions and committees that are unnecessary, inactive or redundant.  This bill is recommended for introduction and passage in the 2015 Regular Session by the Joint Committee on Government Organization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2101/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2101&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":685295,"bill_number":"HB2131","title":"Relating to shampoo assistants and persons practicing hair braiding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt shampoo assistants and persons practicing hair braiding from oversight and regulation by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2131/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2131&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685300,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"Requesting a study of the needs, challenges, and issues facing West Virginia military veterans","description":"Requesting a study of the needs, challenges, and issues facing West Virginia military veterans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR2/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":685305,"bill_number":"HB2137","title":"Changing the way counties pay for regional jail inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide to counties an hourly cost when paying for the incarceration of inmates in regional jails instead of an daily rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2137/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2137&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":685307,"bill_number":"HB2124","title":"Relating to underground coal mines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the distance from the working face that haulage roads must be maintained in an underground coal mine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2124/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2124&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":685313,"bill_number":"HB2143","title":"Creating a hunting license permitting crossbow hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a hunting license permitting the use of crossbow in hunting deer. The bill grants the Director of the Division of Natural Resources rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2143/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2143&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":685316,"bill_number":"HB2157","title":"Relating to absentee ballot fraud","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that absentee ballot fraud or intimidation of voters is a felony.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 107, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2157/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2157&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":685317,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Clarifying definition of \"owner\" of dam","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical corrections to the definition of a dam owner versus the owner of the land.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 83, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB261/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=261&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":685327,"bill_number":"HB2138","title":"Adding aircraft operations on private airstrips and farms to the definition of recreational purpose","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add noncommercial recreational aircraft operations to the list of protected activities for the purpose of limiting the liability of landowners.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 37, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2138/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2138&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":685328,"bill_number":"HB2139","title":"Relating to employment of retired teachers as substitutes in areas of critical need and shortage for substitutes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restart expired provisions that allow retired teachers to be employed as substitutes in areas of critical need and shortage for substitutes beyond the 140 day post-retirement employment limit. The bill adds additional features to improve monitoring of compliance with the provisions and encourage the long-term posting of critical shortage positions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 218, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2139/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2139&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":685335,"bill_number":"HB2149","title":"Exempting records of concealed weapon license applications and issuance from disclosure under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt records of concealed weapon license applications and issuance from disclosure under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2149/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2149&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":685336,"bill_number":"HB2121","title":"Establishing a policy for formal recognition of Indian tribes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the state's policy for formal recognition of Indian tribes.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2121/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2121&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685342,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Transferring CHIP and Children's Health Insurance Agency from Department of Administration to DHHR","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move the Children's Health Insurance Program (\"CHIP\") from the Department of Administration to the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 48, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB262/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=262&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":685345,"bill_number":"HB2107","title":"Relating to required courses of school instruction generally","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":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2107/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2107&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":685351,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Increasing number of student unexcused absences before taking action against parent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of unexcused absences from five to ten of a student before action may be taken against the parent, guardian or custodian of the student.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB256/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=256&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":685353,"bill_number":"HB2122","title":"Making it illegal for anyone to photograph a corpse except for certain legitimate purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it illegal for anyone to photograph a corpse except for certain legitimate purposes.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2122/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2122&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":685361,"bill_number":"HB2105","title":"Creating the Captive Cervid Farming Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate captive cervid farming as an agricultural enterprise in this state and creates the Captive Cervid Farming Act. Toward this purpose, the bill describes powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture. The bill provides for rule-making authority. The bill sets forth duties and obligations of the commissioner. The bill provides for an application process; and provides for the issuance, renewal, modification, and transfer of a license certificate. The bill provides for inspection of facilities and the transition of current facilities. Finally, the bill addresses noncompliance with the article and provides for certain criminal penalties and remedies due to noncompliance.  Article 2H is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2105/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2105&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":685363,"bill_number":"HB2110","title":"Relating generally to the tax treatment of manufacturing entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide manufacturing investment tax credit generally for small arms manufacturing. It amends the definition of manufacturing for purposes of special method for appraising qualified capital additions to manufacturing facilities for property tax purposes and the definition of manufacturing for purposes of manufacturing investment tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2110/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2110&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685366,"bill_number":"HB2128","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 that the vehicles are locked and the weapons are out of normal view.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 60, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2128/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2128&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685371,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Reducing distribution of excess lottery proceeds to Infrastructure Fund; increasing funds available for grants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the deposit of excess lottery proceeds into the Infrastructure Fund from $40 million to $30 million for fiscal year 2016 and to increase the percentage of such funds in the Infrastructure Fund which may be used to make grants from twenty percent to fifty percent for fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB265/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=265&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":685377,"bill_number":"HB2100","title":"Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit hospital patients to designate a lay caregiver to provide aftercare assistance in the patient's residence.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.    This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2015 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Select Committee on PEIA, Seniors and Long Term Care.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 124, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2100/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2100&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":685378,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Creating flood zone homestead property tax exemption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a $20,000 annual flood zone homestead property tax exemption for property owners residing on homestead properties in designated flood plains.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB269/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=269&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":685383,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Amending the rules of the House of Delegates, relating to requiring that 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 that a Jobs Impact Statement be attached to proposed legislation affecting employment or taxes in the state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR5/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":685388,"bill_number":"HB2109","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":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2109/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2109&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685389,"bill_number":"HB2135","title":"Extending the expiration of driver's licenses for active military members' spouses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the expiration of the driver’s licenses of military members’ spouses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2135/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2135&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":685398,"bill_number":"HB2103","title":"Relating generally to boards of examination and registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require boards of examination or registration to maintain a list of disciplinary actions on a public access website. It also provides that if a board cannot afford this, then the Attorney General shall have a link to this information on the Consumer Protection Division website, as well as a link to such lists of other boards.  The bill also requires certain boards of examination or registration to conduct a nationwide criminal background check on all applicants for license or registration and renewal. Fees charged for the criminal background check may not exceed the actual costs of the criminal background check.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2103/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2103&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685399,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Relating to examination, licensing and endorsement requirements for autocycles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an exemption for autocycles, which are enclosed three wheel motor vehciles that are equipped with safety belts, a rollbar, a windshield, wipers and a steering wheel. A person may operate an autocycle with a valid driver's license and is exempt from the motorcycle examination, licensing and endorsement requirements set forth in article two, chapter seventeen-b of this code. The bill would also exempt autocycles from helmet and certain other safety requirements set forth in","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB259/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=259&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":685405,"bill_number":"HB2133","title":"Continuing education requirements for barbers and cosmetologists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to approve certain continuing education courses for licensees, permitees, certificate holders and registrants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2133/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2133&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685407,"bill_number":"HB2098","title":"Authorizing those health care professionals to provide services to patients or residents of state-run veterans' facilities without obtaining an authorization to practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize health care professionals providing services in federal veterans’ affairs facilities in this state to provide services to patients or residents of state-run veterans’ facilities without obtaining an authorization to practice from the appropriate licensing agency of this state.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 187, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2098/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2098&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":685412,"bill_number":"HB2155","title":"Increasing pay to teachers and service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase pay to teachers and service personnel over a four year period.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2155/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2155&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":685422,"bill_number":"HB2126","title":"Relating to substance abuse screening of persons certified to perform a duty in the operation of a mine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the prohibition against the immediate temporary suspension, suspension or revocation of a certificate held by a certified person subject to a collective bargaining agreement until the arbitration has concluded and the discharge upheld of a person who has tested positive for certain drugs or alcohol, refused to submit a sample for screening, possessed or submitted a substituted sample, or possessed or submitted an adulterated sample for testing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2126/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2126&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":685425,"bill_number":"HB2159","title":"Relating to the nonpartisan election of justices to the Supreme Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to elect justices to the Supreme Court of Appeals beginning on a nonpartisan basis beginning in 2016. The bill provides for a nonpartisan judicial office on the voting ballot. The bill sets forth how the justices are to be selected in the primary and general elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2159/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2159&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":685428,"bill_number":"HB2120","title":"Permitting certain holders of concealed weapons permits to carry weapons of the grounds and buildings on the State Capitol Complex","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit holders of licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex and its buildings. The bill sets forth the requirements to apply and qualify for an endorsement to be added to a concealed carry permit, and specifies reasons for which an endorsement may be denied, suspended or revoked. The bill also prohibits those licensees from carrying any concealed deadly weapon within the Supreme Court’s offices and rooms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2120/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2120&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685433,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Terminating dedication of corporation net income tax proceeds to railroads","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate dedication of corporation net income tax revenues to and deposits of such revenues into the Special Railroad Intermodal Enhancement Fund on and after July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB268/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=268&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":685436,"bill_number":"HB2136","title":"Increasing criminal penalties for the transportation of controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase criminal penalties for the transportation of controlled substances into the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2136/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2136&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":685443,"bill_number":"HJR8","title":"The \"Initative, 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. The resolution sets forth its scope, limitations and exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR8/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":685446,"bill_number":"HB2148","title":"Conforming the motor vehicle law of this state to the requirements of section 1405(a) of the federal Transportation Equity Act for the Twenty-first Century","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the consumption of an alcoholic beverage as well as the possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 174, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2148/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2148&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":685450,"bill_number":"HB2116","title":"Eliminating straight ticket voting; and updating language on write-in candidates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate straight ticket voting as an option on election ballots. The bill also updates language concerning write-in candidates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2116/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2116&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":685452,"bill_number":"HB2152","title":"Prohibiting the publication of the identities of persons who have been issued licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the publication of the identities of persons who have been issued licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2152/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2152&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":685457,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Eliminating sales tax exemption on certain highway construction and maintenance materials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the consumers sales and service tax exemption on purchases of certain materials by a second party in construction or maintenance of a highways project for the 2015 fiscal year, and to resume the exemption for the 2016 fiscal year and thereafter.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB266/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=266&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":685460,"bill_number":"HB2104","title":"Terminating the Tax Commissioner's authority to issue business licenses to sell paraphernalia for use with controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the statutory provision which authorizes the State Tax Commissioner to issue business licenses for the purpose of selling drug paraphernalia, to void licenses already issued and to prohibit sales on and after July 1, 2015. The bill redefines drug paraphernalia, authorizes rules, clarifies violations and provides enhanced penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2104/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2104&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":685465,"bill_number":"HB2129","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. The bill provides specific criteria that the redistricting office must observe in proposing district mappings. The bill requires the redistricting office to advertise a proposed draft map of districts to the public. The bill requires the redistricting office to recommend redistricting plan to the Legislature. The bill requires the full Legislature to vote on plan ratification. The bill provides for subsequent submissions of plans and vote by Legislature. The bill requires that the commission certify to the Secretary of State that its final proposal for district boundaries is in accordance with constitutional and legal requirements. The bill prohibits certain persons from influencing or attempting to influence district mapping proposals of the redistricting office.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2129/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2129&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":685469,"bill_number":"HB2156","title":"Relating to the State Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the awarding of a posthumous high school diploma to parents of a high school senior who dies during the senior year.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2156/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2156&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":685471,"bill_number":"HJR7","title":"The \"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 components of those properties as the Legislature may designate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR7/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":685479,"bill_number":"HB2142","title":"Exempting recreational vehicles from taxable personal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt recreational vehicles from taxable personal property. The bill defines a term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2142/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2142&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":685481,"bill_number":"HB2127","title":"Relating to corporation net income tax for manufacturers of medical devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow manufacturers of medical devices a tax credit against corporation net income tax in the amount of federal medical device tax paid.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2127/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2127&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685488,"bill_number":"HB2144","title":"Permitting crossbow hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit hunting with a cross bow. The bill also defines two terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2144/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2144&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":685490,"bill_number":"HB2147","title":"Requiring the circuit court , when appointing counsel for alleged protected persons, to make appointments from a listing of all interested and qualified attorneys in the circuit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the circuit courts, when appointing counsel for alleged protected persons, to make appointments from a listing of all interested and qualified attorneys in the circuit and on a rotating basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2147/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2147&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":685496,"bill_number":"HB2112","title":"Providing that school nutrition plans include take home meals for low income students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that school nutrition plans include take home meals for low income students or any student who requests take home meals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2112/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2112&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":685498,"bill_number":"HB2115","title":"Updating the meaning of the term \"federal taxable income\" and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of \"federal taxable income\" and certain other terms in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meaning for Internal Revenue Code's definitions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 234, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2115/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2115&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":685503,"bill_number":"HB2153","title":"The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect unborn children who are capable of experiencing pain by prohibiting abortion after twenty weeks post-fertilization except when the mother has a medical emergency, to provide for civil remedies and remedies at law, and to call for reporting.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2153/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2153&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":685505,"bill_number":"HB2111","title":"Providing a special method for valuation of certain wireless technology property for property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Wireless Technology Business Property Valuation Act which provides for mandated salvage valuation for property tax purposes of tangible personal property directly used in certain wireless technology businesses.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2111/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2111&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685510,"bill_number":"HB2117","title":"Providing criminal penalties for using automated telephone calls to disseminate false, misleading or deceptive information during a proclaimed state of emergency","description":"Providing criminal penalties for using automated telephone calls to disseminate false, misleading or deceptive information during a proclaimed state of emergency","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2117/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2117&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":685516,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Requiring court-appointed special advocate in all counties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a court appointed special advocate (CASA) program in each judicial circuit and court appointed special advocates in each county for child abuse and neglect cases. The bill also provides for a revenue stream and a fund within the State Treasury to pay for the implementation and sustenance of court-appointed special advocate programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB263/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=263&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":685520,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Reducing severance tax proceeds dedicated to Infrastructure General Obligation Debt Service Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the amount of severance tax revenue annually dedicated to the West Virginia Infrastructure General Obligation Debt Service Fund from $23 million to $22.5 million.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB264/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=264&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":685521,"bill_number":"HB2154","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 yearly bonus payable in July of every year starting in 2015 for retired public school teachers and state retirees.  These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2154/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2154&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":685528,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Providing purchases of state materials, supplies, equipment, etc., be made in US","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require materials, supplies, equipment and other items purchased by the state and its agencies to be made in the United States. The bill provides exceptions. The bill also defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB260/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=260&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":685531,"bill_number":"HB2130","title":"Including law-enforcement officers among those professionals the assault or battery of which leads to enhanced criminal penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include law-enforcement officers among those professionals the assault or battery of which leads to enhanced criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2130/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2130&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":685538,"bill_number":"HB2119","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":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2119/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2119&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685543,"bill_number":"HB2160","title":"WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind eligible for School Building Authority funding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind eligible to participate in any and all funding administered or distributed by the West Virginia School Building Authority.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/15 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2160/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2160&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":685547,"bill_number":"HB2145","title":"Relating to exceptions to prohibitions against carrying one or more concealed deadly weapons and reciprocity agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any law-abiding person twenty-one years of age or older may carry a concealed weapon within the boundaries of the state, including on or within municipally owned or controlled buildings, recreation centers or properties, without first obtaining a license to carry concealed deadly weapons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2145/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2145&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":685551,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Relating to improving middle grades education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve middle grades education; require the West Virginia Board of Education promulgate rules applicable to grades six through eight; require electronic school strategic improvement plans to reflect a clear mission focused on preparing students for success in rigorous high school courses, and ultimately, for most students to graduate and proceed to college or technical training; require the state board to adopt college and career ready standards; require literacy skills to be embedded in all subjects; require accelerated Mathematics instruction; require all teachers teaching seventh and eighth grade math be certified to teach high school math by July 1, 2019; require students to be engaged in a sequence of coherent science, technology, engineering and math experiences that provide more opportunities for students to discover their interests and aptitudes; require that all students have a career plan and an academic plan that includes at least one year of education beyond high school; require data and proven leadership techniques to be used to guide school change and focus professional development; require students who are not likely to finish high school to be identified by grade six; redesign professional development, preparation and teacher certification; require the state board to adopt indicators for determining whether districts and schools are meeting the middle grades mission; require the indicators to be included as a part of the accreditation process; and require the West Virginia Department of Education to employ or designate an existing employee to coordinated policy issues relating to middle grades and for certain other responsibilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB257/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=257&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":685552,"bill_number":"HB2114","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 in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act; and specifying effective dates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 233, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2114/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2114&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":685558,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Creating Letting Our Counties Act Locally Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is give each county commission authority to submit road and bridge construction projects to the Commissioner of Highways. The bill authorizes county commissions to impose a county transportation sales and service tax and a county use tax, at a rate not to exceed one percent, to finance the construction, in whole or in part, thereby accelerating the time for completion of those projects. The bill states that the taxes would be collected by the Tax Commissioner, at same time and in the same manner as the state consumers sales and service tax and use taxes are collected. The bill permits the net county transportation sales and use taxes would be deposited in the County Road Improvement Account, a new account that would be created in the State Road Fund, to the credit of the county’s subaccount in that account. The bill states that the funds in the subaccounts could be used to fund road and bridge construction projects on a cash basis and the Division of Highways would be authorized to issue special revenue bonds to finance construction secured by the county’s subaccount. The bill provides criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB258/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=258&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":685561,"bill_number":"HB2146","title":"Allowing a public school's recognition of, and education, regarding traditional winter celebrations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a public school's recognition of, and education, regarding traditional winter celebrations. It permits county boards of education and public schools to educate students about the history of traditional winter celebrations, and allow students and staff to offer traditional greetings regarding the celebrations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2146/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2146&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":685567,"bill_number":"HB2123","title":"Requiring students to attend school until the age of eighteen","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require students to attend school until the age of eighteen.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2123/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2123&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":685571,"bill_number":"HB2106","title":"Relating to 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":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2106/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2106&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":685574,"bill_number":"HB2118","title":"Relating to school nutrition standards during a state of emergency or state of preparedness","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate educational instruction during a state of emergency or state of preparedness where approved school meals are not available for distribution to students, but safe alternative meals are available for distribution.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2118/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2118&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":685579,"bill_number":"HB2150","title":"Prohibiting the modification of mufflers resulting in excessive noise levels","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the modification of mufflers resulting in excessive noise levels. The bill also provides an exception.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2150/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2150&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":685581,"bill_number":"HB2140","title":"Building governance and leadership capacity of county board during period of state intervention","description":"This bill establishes a process to build governance and leadership capacity of county board during period of state intervention. It requires county board to establish goals and action plans for improvement and sustained success to end intervention in not more than five years. The goals and action plans are subject to approval of the state board and must include needed training and active engagement by the county board in the improvement process. Progress on the goals and action plans must be annually assessed and report made to the state board on the readiness of the county board to accept return and sustain improvement. If a determination is made at fifth annual assessment that the county board is still not ready, the state board must hold a public hearing in the county so that the reasons for continued intervention and concerns of citizens may be heard. Continued intervention is allowed only after the hearing. Supports for continued improvement must continue, as needed, for three years following end of an intervention. For another intervention within this three years, another public hearing must be held.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 95, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2140/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2140&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":685583,"bill_number":"HB2102","title":"Prohibiting the sale of United States flags or West Virginia flags unless manufactured in the United States","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of United States flags or West Virginia flags, unless manufactured in the United States.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2102/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2102&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":685587,"bill_number":"HB2201","title":"Requiring the Public Service Commission to adopt certain net metering and interconnection rules and standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is amend and add language to West Virginia Code","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 180, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2201/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2201&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":687726,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Relating to lawful and unlawful methods of hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit hunting with night vision technology, a drone or other unmanned aerial vehicle. The bill permits hunting with crossbows.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB278/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=278&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":687733,"bill_number":"HB2186","title":"Auditing the Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a performance and efficiency audit of the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2186/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2186&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":687736,"bill_number":"HB2178","title":"Clarifying circumstances under which a person may possess certain firearms while afield hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify circumstances under which a person may possess certain firearms while afield hunting or engaging in other outdoor recreational activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2178/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2178&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":687744,"bill_number":"HB2164","title":"Providing pay increases for teachers and counselors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional pay for state teachers and counselors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2164/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2164&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":687750,"bill_number":"HB2180","title":"Relating to licenses to sell paraphernalia for use with controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the statutory provision which authorizes the State Tax Commissioner to issue business licenses for the purpose of selling drug paraphernalia, to void licenses already issued and to prohibit the sales on and after July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2180/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2180&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":687753,"bill_number":"HB2185","title":"Issuing of special veterans vanity registration plates for motorcycles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize issuance of special veterans vanity registration plates for motorcycles.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2185/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2185&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":687764,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Relating to aborted fetus care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require medical facilities that provide abortions to administer anesthesia to an unborn fetus when aborted if it is older than seven weeks. It also provides that when, during the course of an abortion procedure, a fetus is aborted alive, all available medical means must be used to preserve its life. The bill provides criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB271/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=271&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":687774,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Relating to TANF program sanctions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow flexibility to the Department of Health and Human Resources in complying with federal mandates under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program. Specifically, the bill will improve DHHR's monitoring capabilities to ensure appropriate assistance is provided to those individuals who qualify and need help with education, training, and identifying avenues to employment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 138, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB274/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=274&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":687780,"bill_number":"HB2171","title":"Relating to rules governing the operation of motorboats 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. The bill provides the conditions that must be met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2171/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2171&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":687783,"bill_number":"HB2173","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":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2173/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2173&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":687795,"bill_number":"HB2192","title":"Exempting heating oil for residential use from the Motor Fuel Excise Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt heating oil used for residential purposes from the Motor Fuel Excise Tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2192/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2192&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":687798,"bill_number":"HB2167","title":"Providing a $500 tax credit to volunteer firefighters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $500 tax credit to volunteer firefighters who have responded to at least five verified calls in a year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2167/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2167&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":687806,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Clarifying qualifications of Labor Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend language that the Commissioner of Labor be a person identified with labor interests of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB279/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=279&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":687814,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Amending criteria for pain management clinic designation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase from 50% to 60% the number of patients treated with controlled substances to control chronic pain to be designated a pain management clinic.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB270/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=270&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":687824,"bill_number":"HB2190","title":"Removing limitations on advertising and promotional activities by limited video lottery retailers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the limitations on advertising and promotional activities by limited video lottery retailers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2190/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2190&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":687832,"bill_number":"HB2181","title":"Relating to provide special outdoor recreational opportunities for eligible veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate one or more areas of state wildlife management areas as a \"Wounded Warrior Special Hunt Area\" to provide special outdoor recreational opportunities for eligible veterans and members of the Armed Forces who have certain service related injuries or disabilities. The bill limits access to the recreational area. The bill authorizes rule-making.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2181/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2181&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":687834,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Allowing well work permit transfers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to transfer well work permits. Currently the transfers are prohibited by legislative rule.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 110, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB280/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=280&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":687843,"bill_number":"HB2162","title":"Relating to payment of employees separated from payroll before paydays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow employers to pay all wages earned by an employee within the next payroll cycle, rather than at the time of quitting, if the employee quits or resigns, but has given at least one pay period's notice of intention to quit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2162/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2162&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":687852,"bill_number":"HB2183","title":"Relating to salary increase for school personnel","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":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2183/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2183&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":687858,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Designating January 21, 2015, Disability Advocacy Day","description":"Designating January 21, 2015, Disability Advocacy Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR9/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":687865,"bill_number":"HB2188","title":"Relating to compulsory school attendance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that five unexcused occasions on which a student is tardy for school may equal one unexcused absence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2188/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2188&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":687871,"bill_number":"HB2189","title":"Permitting counties to adopt certain ordinances relating to dogs and cats","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant county commissions authority to adopt certain ordinances relating to dogs and cats. The bill allows for the adoption of ordinances to prohibit persons from allowing dogs to run at large, regulate the confinement of dogs and provide for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. The bill provides legislative findings; permissible ordinance provisions; authorizes penalties for violations; provides authority to humane officers; allows county commissions to adopt the ordinances upon approval by referendum; and exempts municipalities that have exempted themselves from such an ordinance or that have a similar ordinance.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2189/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2189&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":687879,"bill_number":"HB2195","title":"Making changes to the definition of electrical contractor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make changes to the definition of electrical contractor in this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2195/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2195&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":687884,"bill_number":"HB2199","title":"Relating to the surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fire and casualty insurance surcharge from .55% to 1% The bill provides that the collected funds be distributed solely to volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2199/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2199&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":687897,"bill_number":"HB2172","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.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2172/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2172&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":687903,"bill_number":"HB2182","title":"Relating to examination of Potomac Highlands Airport Authority accounts by Chief Inspector and Tax Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require examination of Potomac Highlands Airport Authority accounts by Chief Inspector or Tax Commissioner. It also authorizes the Legislative Auditor to audit the authority.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2182/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2182&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":687907,"bill_number":"HB2169","title":"Providing cost-of-living adjustments for certain current and former public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $1,000 cost-of-living adjustment to all eligible state employees and retirees.  These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2169/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2169&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":687917,"bill_number":"HB2198","title":"Permitting teachers under the State Teachers Retirement System to teach college level courses without loss of benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit retired public school teachers to teach college level courses without loss of retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2198/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2198&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":687921,"bill_number":"HB2194","title":"Relating to the School Building Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate local participation in funding school construction projects and the associated limited funding reserve. The bill eliminates certain regional planning activities when evaluating proposed construction projects. The bill eliminates the requirement of a county board’s efforts in school bond issues being a consideration when evaluating proposed projects. The bill eliminates the requirement that counties receive explanations detailing the authority’s decision concerning the funding of projects. The bill also declares certain documents related to funding consideration to be public documents and available to the public upon request. The bill requires that funds awarded by the School Building Authority must be consistent with the evaluation report of the School Building Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2194/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2194&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":687928,"bill_number":"HJR10","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":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR10/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":687933,"bill_number":"HB2176","title":"Creating a tax credit for certain businesses that locate within a twenty-mile radius of a Hatfield-McCoy recreation area trail head","description":"The purpose of this bill is to creating a tax credit for certain businesses that locate within a twenty mile radius of a Hatfield-McCoy recreation area trail head and in the same county as that trail head. The bill establishes variable amounts of the credit. The bill provides that the credit lasts for ten years. The bill defines a term. The bill provides rule-making authority.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2176/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2176&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":687946,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Terminating severance tax on timber","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the severance tax on timber.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB276/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=276&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":687948,"bill_number":"HB2177","title":"Eliminating unnecessary, inactive, or redundant boards, councils, committees, panels, task forces and commissions","description":"This bill eliminates boards, councils, tasks forces, commissions, and committees that are unnecessary, inactive or redundant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2177/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2177&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":687955,"bill_number":"HB2196","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special Hatfield-McCoy Trail license plates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special Hatfield-McCoy Trail license plates.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2196/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2196&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":687966,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Relating to brewer, resident brewer, brewpub, Class A and B retail dealer, private club and Class A and B retail licensee licensing and operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify licensing and operational requirements for brewers, resident brewers and brewpubs by: (1) permitting licensed brewers and resident brewers to conduct nonintoxicating beer sampling on their brewery premises within the State of West Virginia; (2) permitting a resident brewer to conduct growler sales for off-premises consumption from its brewery premises within the current resident brewer license for no additional expense, as is similarly permitted for distilleries, mini-distilleries, wineries and farm wineries (W. Va. Code","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 13, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB273/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=273&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":687968,"bill_number":"HB2184","title":"Discontinuing the use of common core standards and assessments in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue the use of common core standards and assessments in the state.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2184/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2184&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":687975,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Recognizing Nuru International","description":"Recognizing Nuru International","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR10/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":687986,"bill_number":"HB2165","title":"Creating a tax credit for certain businesses with more than twenty-five employees that relocate to reclaimed mountaintop removal land","description":"The purpose of this bill is to creating a tax credit for certain businesses with more than twenty-five employees that relocate to reclaimed mountaintop removal land. The bill provides that the credit lasts for ten years.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2165/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2165&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":687992,"bill_number":"HB2191","title":"Work/Incarceration Prison pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Work/Incarceration Prison pilot program. The bill establishes guidelines for what offenders may be sentenced to the program. The bill provides for the establishment of one work/incarceration prison. The bill further provides that the Division of Corrections shall propose rules of operation and reporting. The bill provides that an offender sentenced to the work/incarceration prison is eligible for a reduction in their sentence. The bill also provides that an offender who is sentenced to the work/incarceration prison but commits a serious violation of the rules shall be sent to a correctional facility and have an additional year added on to their original sentence. The bill provides for an appropriation from the Legislature for the establishment of the work/incarceration prison. The bill also allows for offenders from other counties to be accepted into the work/incarceration prison. The bill further provides for an annual evaluation of the work/incarceration prison to be submitted to the Legislature.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2191/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2191&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":687998,"bill_number":"HB2166","title":"West Virginia Coal Employment Enhancement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit to coal producers who sell coal to taxpayers who increase their consumption of West Virginia coal in this state for the purpose of increasing coal production and coal related employment in West Virginia.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2166/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2166&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":688005,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Designating September each year as US Constitution Month","description":"Designating September each year as US Constitution Month","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR10/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":688014,"bill_number":"HB2170","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":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2170/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2170&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":688020,"bill_number":"HB2187","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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/26/15","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2187/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2187&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":688027,"bill_number":"HB2175","title":"Increasing criminal 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":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2175/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2175&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":688032,"bill_number":"HB2200","title":"Revising, rearranging, consolidating and recodifying the laws of the State of West Virginia relating to child welfare","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise, rearrange, consolidate and recodify the laws of the State of West Virginia relating to child welfare and juvenile disposition.  Chapter 49 of the Code of West Virginia has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.  This bill was recommended for introduction and passage by the West Virginia Judiciary’s Court Improvement Board. It is the product of a bi-partisan effort of all the stakeholders to streamline the child welfare laws in this state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 46, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2200/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2200&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":688042,"bill_number":"HJR9","title":"The 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":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR9/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":688044,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Decreasing number of jurors on municipal jury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decrease the number of jurors on a municipal jury in criminal matters from twelve to six.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB272/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=272&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":688052,"bill_number":"HB2163","title":"Increasing salaries for school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase salaries for school service personnel by $500 effective July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2163/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2163&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":688065,"bill_number":"HB2193","title":"Providing the Parkways Authority with the power to issue $500 million worth of bonds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the Parkways Authority with the power to issue $500 million worth of bonds to finance the construction of the King Coal Highway after tolls have been removed from the West Virginia Turnpike.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2193/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2193&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":688070,"bill_number":"HB2168","title":"Requiring an official declaration of war or an action to call forth the West Virginia National Guard by the United States Congress","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an official declaration of war or an action to call forth the state militia by the United States Congress before members of the West Virginia National Guard may be released from state control to participate in active duty combat.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2168/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2168&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":688075,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Requiring issuance of certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create \"Noah’s Law.\" It requires the creation of a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 241, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB277/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=277&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":688082,"bill_number":"HB2174","title":"Increasing criminal incarceration penalties for the transportation of controlled substances into the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase criminal incarceration penalties for the transportation of controlled substances into the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2174/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2174&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":688087,"bill_number":"HB2179","title":"Providing a discount on state campground rentals for veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a discount campground rental fee for veterans.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2179/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2179&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":688094,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Creating system of judicial sale of tax liens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an alternative method for tax sales in this state that rely on superior notice at the start of the process, a judicial order, and transfer of the property to the new purchaser in a quick manner following the sale, in order to allow for improvement to the property sooner rather than later.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB281/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=281&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":688098,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Relating to confidentiality of concealed weapon permit applicants' information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect the privacy of concealed weapon permit holders. The bill provides that information relating to applications for concealed weapon permits is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. The bill further provides that information collected in the application process for a concealed weapon permit is confidential and provides criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB275/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=275&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":688101,"bill_number":"HB2197","title":"Removing the compensation caps entirely for secretary-clerks and case coordinators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the compensation caps entirely for secretary-clerks and case coordinators in the family court system and allow the Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of Appeals to set the salary of those employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2197/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2197&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":691090,"bill_number":"HB2220","title":"Providing a limit on consulting fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Governor to itemize consulting fees and provide a limit on those fees.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2220/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2220&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":691099,"bill_number":"HB2228","title":"Modifying the funding ratio of school students to counselors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a funding ratio of 350/1 of students and school counselors. The bill would allow counties to set their own caseload standards so long as these are equally distributed at each academic level in the county. The bill would also grandfather existing counties which exceed the proposed ratio.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2228/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2228&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691113,"bill_number":"HB2214","title":"Permitting the resident lineal descendants of landowners to hunt, trap or fish on that resident landowner's property without a license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the resident lineal descendants of landowners to hunt, trap or fish on that landowner's property without a license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2214/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2214&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":691128,"bill_number":"HB2210","title":"Transferring the Children's Health Insurance Program and Children's Health Insurance Agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move the Children's Health Insurance Program (\"CHIP\") from the Department of Administration to the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2210/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2210&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":691140,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"The U. S. Air Force S/Sgt Bethel Howard McNeely and U. S. Marines S/Sgt Clyde Elmo Bryant Bridge","description":"The U. S. Air Force S/Sgt Bethel Howard McNeely and U. S. Marines S/Sgt Clyde Elmo Bryant Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR17/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691159,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"The James Earl Pelfrey Memorial Bridge","description":"The James Earl Pelfrey Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR14/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691176,"bill_number":"HB2206","title":"Repealing the requirement of paying prevailing hourly rate of wages for construction of public improvements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal requirements to pay prevailing wages for construction of public improvements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2206/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2206&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":691191,"bill_number":"HB2221","title":"Clarifying that a valid West Virginia identification card is an acceptable form of ID to prove age and residency for purposes of obtaining a senior citizen campground rental discount","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a valid West Virginia identification card is an acceptable form of ID to prove age and residency for purposes of obtaining a senior citizen campground rental discount at state parks and forests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2221/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2221&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":691204,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"The US Army PFC Clarence Allen Mooney Memorial Bridge","description":"The US Army PFC Clarence Allen Mooney Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR4/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691225,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"The US Navy LCDR Helen Elizabeth Peck Memorial Bridge","description":"The US Navy LCDR Helen Elizabeth Peck Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR10/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691241,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"The U. S. Army SGT Bobby Ray Adkins Memorial Highway","description":"The U. S. Army SGT Bobby Ray Adkins Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR19/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691251,"bill_number":"HB2212","title":"Changing the amount of severance tax revenue annually dedicated to the West Virginia Infrastructure General Obligation Debt Service Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the amount of severance tax revenue annually dedicated to the West Virginia Infrastructure General Obligation Debt Service Fund from $23 million to $22.5 million.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 140, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2212/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2212&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":691268,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"The US Marine Corps GySgt Lionel Collins Memorial Road","description":"The US Marine Corps GySgt Lionel Collins Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR15/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691288,"bill_number":"HB2204","title":"Eliminating the motor fuels tax on heating oil for residential use by eligible seniors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption for eligible seniors from payment of tax on heating oil in a private dwelling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2204/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2204&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":691306,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"The U. S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Richard \"Toots\" Wilcox Memorial Bridge","description":"The U. S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Richard \"Toots\" Wilcox Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR9/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691316,"bill_number":"HB2222","title":"Relating to certain members of the Legislature and certain service by members of the Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address issues relating to the computation of legislative pensions. It provides for the calculation of benefits by averaging compensation received for all years of accumulated service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2222/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2222&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":691332,"bill_number":"HB2215","title":"Establishing certain protections for individuals seeking health care coverage through the WV Health Benefit Exchange","description":"The purpose of the bill is to establish certain protections for individuals seeking health care coverage through the WV Health Benefit Exchange. It also requires certain information to be published on the WV Health Benefit Exchange website in order to better inform consumers.   This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2215/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2215&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":691349,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"The 1st Sgt. Carl J. Crabtree Memorial Road","description":"The 1st Sgt. Carl J. Crabtree Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR11/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691367,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"The Virginia & U. S. Army Major Woodrow Cook Memorial Road","description":"The Virginia & U. S. Army Major Woodrow Cook Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR20/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691380,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"The US Army SP4 Lawrence Mendez, Jr. Bridge","description":"The US Army SP4 Lawrence Mendez, Jr. Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR12/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691394,"bill_number":"HB2223","title":"Including consumer credit sales that are secured by a mortgage, deed of trust or other equivalent consensual security interest on a dwelling or residential real estate in the definitions of \"primary mortgage loan\" and \"subordinate mortgage loan\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include consumer credit sales that are secured by a mortgage, deed of trust or other security interest on a dwelling or residential real estate in the definitions of \"primary mortgage loan\" and \"subordinate mortgage loan\";and to extend the prohibition on loans greater than one hundred percent LTV for loan modifications done through government programs to coincide with the termination of the government funded programs and apply the same exception to loans with balloon payments.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2223/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2223&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":691415,"bill_number":"HB2230","title":"Relating to calculation of West Virginia adjusted gross income for personal income tax purposes","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":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2230/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2230&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":691429,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Relating to National Coal Heritage Area Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the number of member counties in the National Coal Heritage Area Authority. It increases the number of members and provides for appointments by county commissions rather than the Governor. The bill provides for a chairperson appointed by and serving at the will and pleasure of the Secretary of Education and the Arts rather than the Governor. It creates a standing committee and its responsibilities. And, the bill transfers all assets and responsibilities of the Coal Heritage Highway Authority to the National Coal Heritage Area Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB282/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=282&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":691447,"bill_number":"HB2232","title":"Relating to consumer credit and protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an automatic renewal provision of a contract for service, maintenance or repair is unenforceable unless notice of renewal is given to the recipient of the service no less than 30 days prior to the cancellation of renewal date of the contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2232/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2232&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":691459,"bill_number":"HB2216","title":"West Virginia Health Benefit Exchange Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize only the Legislature to create state based health exchange.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2216/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2216&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":691472,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"The MSgt Johnny Baxter Clark and MSgt Carl Richard (Dick) Clark Memorial Bridge","description":"The MSgt Johnny Baxter Clark and MSgt Carl Richard (Dick) Clark Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR13/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691493,"bill_number":"HB2202","title":"Relating to more equitable disbursement of funds to county boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a more equitable disbursement of funds to county boards to lessen the budgetary impact of serving high cost/high acuity special needs students. The bill eliminates the requirement of annual review of rules, policies and standards and federal law and report to legislative oversight commission. It defines high cost/high acuity special needs and provides for method of fund disbursement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2202/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2202&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":691510,"bill_number":"HB2227","title":"Relating to the National Coal Heritage Area Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the number of member counties in the National Coal Heritage Area Authority. It increases the number of members and provides for appointments by county commissions rather than the Governor. The bill provides for chairperson appointed by and serving at the will and pleasure of the Secretary of Education and the Arts rather than the Governor. It creates a standing committee and its responsibilities. And, the bill transfers all assets and responsibilities of the Coal Heritage Highway Authority to the National Coal Heritage Area Authority.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 179, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2227/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2227&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691529,"bill_number":"HB2225","title":"Relating to roof-mounted off-road light bar lighting devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that roof-mounted off-road light bars be covered when vehicles are operated on roads and highways and to allow owners of vehicles to install or use such lighting devices without obtaining approval from the Commissioner of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2225/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2225&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":691539,"bill_number":"HB2226","title":"Eliminating dedication of corporation net income tax revenues to and deposits of such revenues into the Special Railroad Intermodal Enhancement Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate dedication of corporation net income tax revenues to and deposits of such revenues into the Special Railroad Intermodal Enhancement Fund on and after July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2226/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2226&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":691563,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Relating to primary and subordinate mortgage loans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include consumer credit sales that are secured by a mortgage, deed of trust or other security interest on a dwelling or residential real estate in the definitions of \"primary mortgage loan\" and \"subordinate mortgage loan\";and to extend the prohibition on loans greater than one hundred percent LTV for loan modifications done through government programs to coincide with the termination of the government funded programs and apply the same exception to loans with balloon payments.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB285/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=285&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":691576,"bill_number":"HB2203","title":"Redefining the parameters for the offense of human trafficking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the provisions of the current Code to human trafficking to allow for the charges to be brought and associated remedies are available when even a single individual is exploited and victimized by sex trafficking or labor trafficking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2203/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2203&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":691586,"bill_number":"HB2208","title":"Relating to local smoking restrictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that only government officials elected by voters to serve on a county commission will have the power to regulate smoking and to create a process by which local boards of health may make formal recommendations for smoking ordinances to county commissions.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2208/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2208&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":691605,"bill_number":"HB2233","title":"Requiring that legislative rules be reviewed five years after initial approval by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and the Legislative Auditor's Office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that legislative rules be reviewed five years after initial approval by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and the Legislative Auditor’s Office and to provide rule-making authority by that committee and auditor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 154, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2233/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2233&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":691620,"bill_number":"HB2207","title":"Establishing the list of priorities for the construction, reconstruction, repair and maintenance of state roads and highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set guidelines that the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways must follow in establishing the list of priorities for the construction, reconstruction, repair and maintenance of state roads and highways.    This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2207/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2207&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":691642,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"The Betty Jo Delong Memorial Bridge","description":"The Betty Jo Delong Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR18/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691652,"bill_number":"HB2219","title":"Providing that West Virginia will not participate in the REAL ID Act of 2005","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that West Virginia will not participate in the “REAL ID Act of 2005\" enacted by the United States Congress in Public Law 109-13.   This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2219/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2219&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":691667,"bill_number":"HB2229","title":"Relating to elections for vacancies in county offices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a county employee may run for a vacant county office without giving up the employee’s current position.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2229/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2229&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691686,"bill_number":"HB2213","title":"Reducing the distributions to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the deposit of excess lottery proceeds into the Infrastructure Fund from $40 million to $30 million for fiscal year 2016 and to increase the percentage of such funds in the Infrastructure Fund which may be used to make grants from twenty percent to fifty percent for fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 139, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2213/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2213&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":691700,"bill_number":"HB2236","title":"Abolishing the West Virginia Diesel Equipment Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the West Virginia Diesel Equipment Commission; transfer all power duties and appropriations of the commission to the Director of the office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training; establish legislative rule- making authority of the director; and provide that approvals of equipment and rules previously approved by the commission continue in full force and effect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2236/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2236&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":691714,"bill_number":"HB2205","title":"Creating the crime of prohibited sexual contact by a psychotherapist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the felony crime of prohibited sexual contact by a psychotherapist. The bill provides for elements of the crime, definitions, exceptions, and criminal penalties for the commission of the offense. Separate penalties are provided for the offense of therapeutic deception.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2205/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2205&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":691736,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"The Fredrick Dempsey Bridge","description":"The Fredrick Dempsey Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR5/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":691749,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"The U. S. Air Force Staff Sergeant William Henry \"Bill\" Whitman Memorial Highway","description":"The U. S. Air Force Staff Sergeant William Henry \"Bill\" Whitman Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR8/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691761,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"The Kenneth A. Chapman, Sr. Memorial Bridge","description":"The Kenneth A. Chapman, Sr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR7/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":691783,"bill_number":"HB2211","title":"Eliminating the consumers sales and service tax exemption on purchases of certain materials by a second party in construction or maintenance of a highways project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the consumers sales and service tax exemption on purchases of certain materials by a second party in construction or maintenance of a highways project for the 2015 fiscal year, and to resume the exemption for the 2016 fiscal year and thereafter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2211/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2211&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":691801,"bill_number":"HB2231","title":"Permitting grandchildren of resident landowners to hunt, trap or fish on that landowner's property without a license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit grandchildren of resident landowners to hunt, trap or fish on that landowner's property without a license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2231/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2231&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":691810,"bill_number":"HB2239","title":"Creating a logistical advisory committee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Board of Health Professions. Toward this purpose, the bill establishes the purpose of the board; defining terms; provides for appointment of executive director; sets forth the powers and duties of the board; provides enforcement power to the executive director and investigative staff; establishes the authority of board to protect escrow funds held by licensees of health regulatory boards; establishes composition of Board of Health Professions, board member appointment and terms; establishes the chairman of the board; establishes what constita quorum of the board; and establishing powers and duties of the board of Health Professions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2239/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2239&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":691829,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"The US Army CPL F. Lee Noel Memorial Bridge","description":"The US Army CPL F. Lee Noel Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR16/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":691849,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Relating to chief law-enforcement officer's requirement to certify transfer or making of certain firearms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to state the procedure when a chief law-enforcement officer is required to certify the transfer or making of certain firearms. The bill includes definitions and right of appeal if a request for certification of the transfer or making of certain firearms is denied.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 79, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB284/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=284&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":691867,"bill_number":"HB2235","title":"Prohibiting chairmen of state political parties during or up to one year after the termination of their employment as chairmen of those political parties from registering as lobbyists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit chairmen of state political parties during or up to one year after the termination of their employment as chairmen of those political parties from registering as lobbyists . The bill provides an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2235/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2235&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":691878,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"The Army Air Force SGT Everett Wayne \"Bud\" Sell Memorial Bridge","description":"The Army Air Force SGT Everett Wayne \"Bud\" Sell Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR6/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":691894,"bill_number":"HB2218","title":"Creating the Budget Reform Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Budget Reform Act. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill requires a one percent spending cut per year for ten years, and reduction in the size of state government. The bill also establishes July 1, 2015 the effective date.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2218/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2218&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":691915,"bill_number":"HB2224","title":"Providing that historical reenactors are not violating the provision prohibiting unlawful military organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that historical reenactors are not violating the prohibition against unlawful military organizations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 170, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2224/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2224&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":691929,"bill_number":"HB2238","title":"Relating to appointment of Public Service Commissioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the Governor’s appointees to the Public Service Commission be from each of the three U. S. congressional districts and no more than one may serve from any one county. Current commissioners may serve out their terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2238/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2238&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":691945,"bill_number":"HB2237","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":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2237/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2237&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":691962,"bill_number":"HB2234","title":"Requiring a court to permit a party in a divorce proceeding to resume using the name he or she used prior to the marriage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a court to permit a party in a divorce proceeding to resume using the name he or she used prior to the marriage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 87, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2234/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2234&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":691980,"bill_number":"HB2217","title":"Relating to qualifications of the Commissioner of Labor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove language that the Commissioner of Labor be a person identified with labor interests of the state and requiring that identification be with employee issues.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 151, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2217/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2217&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":691994,"bill_number":"HB2209","title":"Repealing of article creating the Governor's Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal Article 29H of Chapter 16 of the West Virginia Code, titled “Governor’s Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2209/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2209&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":692009,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"The Balentine Brothers Memorial Bridge","description":"The Balentine Brothers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR3/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":692023,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Relating to state banking institutions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to simplify the process by which a bank may adjust the hours of operation for branch offices and reduce the time the Division of Financial Institutions has to act on an expedited branch application.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 39, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB283/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=283&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":694642,"bill_number":"HB2255","title":"Increasing the felony criminal 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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2255/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2255&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":694654,"bill_number":"HB2242","title":"Requiring health insurers to reimburse ambulance service providers directly for ambulance services covered under a person's health insurance policy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health insurers to reimburse ambulance service providers directly for ambulance services covered under a person's health insurance policy, plan or contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2242/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2242&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":694667,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Relating to sale of nonintoxicating beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the amount of nonintoxicating draught beer that may be sold to a consumer in certain instances. The bill removes the limitation on how much nonintoxicating beer may be sold to consumers for consumption off the premises. The bill permits licensees to sell growlers. The bill sets forth the conditions that must be met for those sales. The bill permits certain licensees to obtain a newly established class of sales endorsement. The bill establishes the cost. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB297/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=297&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":694681,"bill_number":"HB2244","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2244/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2244&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":694692,"bill_number":"HJR11","title":"The Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $25,000 on July 1, 2017 and then, on July 1, 2018, to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR11/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":694707,"bill_number":"HB2257","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2257/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2257&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":694720,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Clarifying power of Attorney General to contract for outside legal services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the powers of the Attorney General to enter into contracts for legal services with attorneys outside the Attorney General's office.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB291/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=291&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":694735,"bill_number":"HB2273","title":"Relating to prevailing wages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require prevailing wages to be established by a commission.    This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2273/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2273&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":694748,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study workplace safety at state-operated behavioral health facilities","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study workplace safety at state-operated behavioral health facilities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR11/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":694760,"bill_number":"HB2245","title":"Relating to 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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2245/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2245&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":694773,"bill_number":"HB2275","title":"Increasing criminal penalties for littering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fines and community service hours for littering.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2275/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2275&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":694788,"bill_number":"HB2243","title":"Relating to minimum wage and maximum hours standards for employers","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2243/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2243&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":694800,"bill_number":"HB2266","title":"Relating to the publication requirements of the administration of estates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to simplify and make uniform the publication requirements required during the administration of an estate.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 113, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2266/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2266&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":694812,"bill_number":"HB2262","title":"Allowing counties and municipalities to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure by which local governments may be authorized to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants. The bill providing for county and municipality options. The bill limits the total tax to three percent. The bill limits a municipal tax to two percent. The bill sets forth the procedures for counties and municipalities to use to impose the tax. The bill requires publication. The bill sets forth how the collected tax may be used. The bill sets forth apportionment of the tax between local jurisdictions. The bill sets forth exemptions from the tax. The bill defines terms. The bill provides criminal penalties.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2262/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2262&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":694824,"bill_number":"HB2268","title":"Removing the severance tax on timber","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the severance tax on timber.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2268/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2268&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":694838,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Recognizing Calhoun and Gilmer counties","description":"Recognizing Calhoun and Gilmer counties","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR11/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":694851,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Providing maximum licensed school psychologist-pupil ratio","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the maximum licensed school psychologist-pupil ratio is fifteen hundred pupils for each licensed school psychologist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB296/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=296&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":694867,"bill_number":"HB2264","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2264/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2264&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":694879,"bill_number":"HB2249","title":"Requiring 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","description":"This bill requires 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 the 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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2249/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2249&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":694892,"bill_number":"HB2246","title":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize seniority for public employees for the purposes of promotion, transfer, advancement, lay off, reduction in force and recall.     This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2246/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2246&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":694905,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Relating to compulsory immunizations of students; exemptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide medical and religious exemptions from mandatory immunizations for school children. The bill would require parents and guardians to assert their religious beliefs in an affidavit. Parents or guardians seeking an exemption for a child would be required to present an affidavit to be provided to the Department of Health and Human Resources, before the exemption could apply. Further, the bill would remove students who are not immunized from school in times of emergency or epidemics. The bill provides that the Secretary of Health and Human Resources may by legislative rule add or delete diseases for which vaccines are required for school attendance and reconstitutes the Immunization Advisory Committee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 123, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB286/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=286&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":694920,"bill_number":"HB2260","title":"Prohibiting the Department of Health and Human Resources from expanding the managed care population without authorization from the Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Department of Health and Human Resources from expanding the managed care population without authorization from the Legislature.  This section is new; therefore, it is completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2260/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2260&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":694931,"bill_number":"HB2263","title":"Providing guidance for prosecuting attorneys in cases involving abused and neglected children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to the West Virginia Code to provide guidance for prosecuting attorneys in cases involving abused and neglected children.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2263/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2263&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":694947,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Relating to regulation of nonintoxicating beer brewers and retailers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to promote the growth of craft beer production and facilities in West Virginia by restructuring license fees for brewers in proportion to production volumes, allowing brewers of craft beer to offer complimentary samples at their production facilities and sell refillable growlers for offsite consumption, and to provide an easy means of inquiry into the process and status of application for license and registrations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB290/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=290&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":694958,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Relating to anti-cancer medications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state-regulated health insurance plans and policies that cover various anti-cancer treatments to require higher copayments, deductibles or coinsurance for oral anti-cancer treatments.   This is a new section; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB289/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=289&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":694972,"bill_number":"HB2240","title":"Providing that an act of domestic violence or sexual offense by strangling is an aggravated felony offense","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an act of domestic violence or a sexual offense by strangling is an aggravated felony offense.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/15","last_action_date":"2015-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2240/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2240&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":694985,"bill_number":"HB2261","title":"Requiring automated external defibrillators in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require automated external defibrillators in public schools.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2261/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2261&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":694999,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Establishing appeal process for DHHR Board of Review and Bureau for Medical Services decisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an appeal process for decisions issued by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Board of Review and the Bureau for Medical Services. Appeals shall be filed with the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, or the circuit court in the county in which the petitioner resides or does business and shall be determined under the clearly wrong, abuse of discretion standards.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 137, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB295/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=295&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":695010,"bill_number":"HB2274","title":"Authorizing the Commissioner of Corrections to enter into mutual aid agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Corrections to enter into mutual aid agreements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 178, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2274/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2274&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":695026,"bill_number":"HB2250","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.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2250/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2250&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":695040,"bill_number":"HB2267","title":"Authorizing a county school board to adopt a policy that allows an inspirational message","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county school boards to adopt policies that allow students to deliver an inspirational message at a student assembly, to provide policy requirements, and to provide the purpose for the authority.  This section is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2267/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2267&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":695052,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"Requesting the Division of Highways to build the bridge on County Route 65/03 located near Tug Valley High School in Naugatuck, Mingo County","description":"Requesting the Division of Highways to build the bridge on County Route 65/03 located near Tug Valley High School in Naugatuck, Mingo County","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR22/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":695065,"bill_number":"HB2248","title":"Ensuring Patient Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure patient safety by establishing minimum direct-care registered nurse to patient ratios. It provides for creating an \"acuity-based patient classification system\" and exempts critical access hospitals from its provisions. 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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2248/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2248&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":695078,"bill_number":"HB2253","title":"Reducing state income taxes for 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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2253/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2253&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":695092,"bill_number":"HB2256","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions.   This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2256/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2256&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":695118,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Eliminating certain unnecessary, inactive or redundant councils, committees and boards","description":"This bill eliminates councils, committees, and boards that are unnecessary, inactive, or redundant, including the Council for Community and Economic Development; the Statewide Mutual Aid Committee; the Principals Standards Advisory Council; and the West Virginia Health Insurance Plan Board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 40, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB294/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=294&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":695132,"bill_number":"HB2241","title":"Relating to licenses for the business of currency exchange, transportation or transmission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a uniform date of December 31 for the expiration of licenses for the business of currency exchange, transportation or transmission. The bill requires licensees to provide the Division of Financial Institutions advance notice sixty days prior to any change in control or change in principals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2241/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2241&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":695144,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Relating to public school financing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise certain aspects of public school finance and the school aid formula. First, it eliminates the authority of growth county boards of education to designate regular school board levy revenues due to new construction or improvements to a Growth County School Facilities Act Fund. Second, it authorizes propane as an eligible fuel for the ten percent additional percentage allowance for school bus systems using alternative fuels. Third, it extends the bus replacement cycle from twelve to fifteen years. Fourth, it eliminates certain adjustments in the basic foundation program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB288/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=288&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":695156,"bill_number":"HB2258","title":"\"Parents' Bill of Rights\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify a Parents’ Bill of Rights.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2258/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2258&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":695168,"bill_number":"HB2271","title":"Relating to state control of county schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give the State Board of Education no more than five years to improve any school or school system under its control. The bill requires the State Board of Education to provide a public hearing if it seeks to take control of the school or school system again with three years of control being relinquished.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2271/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2271&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Harry White"},
{"bill_id":695184,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"The PFC James Elwood Wickline Memorial Bridge","description":"The PFC James Elwood Wickline Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR21/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":695198,"bill_number":"HB2265","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2265/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2265&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":695212,"bill_number":"HB2252","title":"Relating to replacing the present crime of burglary with the crime of home invasion","description":"The bill replaces the present crime of burglary with the crime of home invasion. This bill provides for the criminal offenses of home invasion in the first, second, third and fourth degrees. The bill prescribes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2252/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2252&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":695223,"bill_number":"HB2251","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. The bill provides examples. The bill provides for criminal penalties. The bill defines a term.  These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2251/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2251&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":695238,"bill_number":"HB2270","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. The bill prohibits employment decisions concerning faculty members from being based solely on political or religious beliefs. The bill requires all tenure, search and hiring committee deliberations to be recorded and made available to the appropriate constituted authorities. The bill prohibits students from being graded on political or religious beliefs. The bill requires academic disciplines to welcome a diversity of approaches to unsettled questions and to provide dissenting viewpoints. The bill provides that the uncertainty and unsettled character of all human knowledge must be respected. The bill provides that the obstruction of campus speakers or the civil exchange of ideas may not be tolerated.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2270/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2270&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":695251,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Relating to licenses for business of currency exchange, transportation or transmission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a uniform date of December 31 for the expiration of licenses for the business of currency exchange, transportation or transmission. The bill requires licensees to provide the Division of Financial Institutions advance notice sixty days prior to any change in control or change in principals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 82, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB292/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=292&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":695267,"bill_number":"HB2254","title":"Allowing the Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish a work program","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2254/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2254&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":695281,"bill_number":"HB2247","title":"Prohibiting a chief 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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2247/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2247&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":695292,"bill_number":"HB2269","title":"Requiring rules of the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Natural Resources and Department of Commerce be no more stringent than corresponding federal laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require rules of the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Natural Resources and Department of Commerce be no more stringent than corresponding federal law or regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2269/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2269&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":695305,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Providing posthumous high school diplomas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the awarding of a posthumous high school diploma to parents of a high school senior who dies during the senior year. The bill is to be known as \"Todd's Law\".","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 94, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB287/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=287&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":695317,"bill_number":"HB2259","title":"Relating to the Governor filling vacancies on professional boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Governor to make appointments within sixty days of the date a vacancy occurs on a professional board. The bill also provides that a person appointed to serve on a professional board is limited to eight years service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2259/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2259&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":695325,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Increasing fees for certain DMV services and documents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase fees for certain services and documents issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB293/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=293&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":695339,"bill_number":"HB2272","title":"Relating to the authority of the Board of Pharmacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Board of Pharmacy to maintain an official prescription program and to clarify that a pharmacy intern can perform certain immunizations with training.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 188, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2272/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2272&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":697864,"bill_number":"HB2303","title":"Department of 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, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2303/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2303&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697866,"bill_number":"HB2378","title":"Prohibiting chairmen of state political parties during or up to one year after the termination of their employment as chairmen of those political parties from registering as lobbyists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit chairmen of state political parties during or up to one year after the termination of their employment as chairmen of those political parties from registering as lobbyists .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2378/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2378&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":697867,"bill_number":"HB2298","title":"Division of Natural Resources, hunting, trapping and fishing license and stamp fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Hunting, Trapping and Fishing License and Stamp Fees.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2298/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2298&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697869,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Relating to farmers markets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a farmers market vendor permit and its scope and fees. It states a purpose and provides definitions. The bill permits consignment farmers markets. And, the bill requires The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to propose rules for legislative approval.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 114, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB304/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=304&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":697870,"bill_number":"HB2304","title":"Department of Administration, state plan for the operation of the West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the state plan for the operation of the West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2304/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2304&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697874,"bill_number":"HB2293","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, chronic pain management clinic licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to chronic pain management clinic licensure.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2293/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2293&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697875,"bill_number":"HB2365","title":"Relating to voting procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require voters to present identifying documents, issued either by the State of West Virginia or the United States Government that contain the name, address and a photograph of the person desiring to vote, which the poll clerk must inspect and confirm that the name on the document conforms to the name in the individual's voter registration record and that the image displayed is truly an image of the person presenting the document. The bill exempts voters who vote in person at a precinct polling place that is located at a state licensed care facility where the voters are residents. The bill permits the casting of a provisional ballot by a person without adequate proof of identification if the voter executes an affidavit. The bill permits the provisional ballot to be counted if certain conditions are met, and provides certain funds shall be made available. The bill requires each county clerk to be custodian of vote-recording devices, tabulating equipment and electronic poll books; clarifies their duties; and sets requirements and specifications for electronic poll books. The bill requires identification photos to be taken by certain spending units; and compels them to maintain databases. The bill permits the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue, at no charge, identification cards to persons who will be at least eighteen years of age at the next general, municipal or special election and intends to use the identification card as a form of identification for voting. The bill also contains criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2365/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2365&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":697877,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Modifying definition of \"member\" in Municipal Police and Firefighters Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the definition of “member” in MPFRS to be consistent with","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB301/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=301&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":697878,"bill_number":"HB2292","title":"State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to volunteer firefighters' training, equipment and operating standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Volunteer Firefighters' Training, Equipment and Operating Standards.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2292/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2292&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697882,"bill_number":"HB2306","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, animal disease control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Animal Disease Control.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2306/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2306&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697883,"bill_number":"HB2281","title":"Dental Examiners, formation and approval of dental corporations and dental practice ownership","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the formation and approval of dental corporations and dental practice ownership.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2281/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2281&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697888,"bill_number":"HB2296","title":"Division of Natural Resources, defining the terms used in all hunting and trapping rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Defining the Terms Used In All Hunting and Trapping Rules.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2296/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2296&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697891,"bill_number":"HB2287","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, awarding of WV Stream Partners Program Grants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Awarding of WV Stream Partners Program Grants.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2283","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2287/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2287&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697892,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Clarifying funds within Public Employees Retirement Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the members deposit fund, the employers accumulation fund, the retirement reserve fund, the income fund and the expense fund all refer to the Public Employees Retirement Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 206, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB298/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=298&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":697895,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Relating to delinquency proceedings of insurers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the commencement of a delinquency proceeding of an insurer-member does not operate as a stay of the exercise by a federal home loan bank of its rights regarding collateral pledged by the insurer-member to secure advances, and to provide limitations on the voidance by the receiver of certain transfers made to a federal home loan bank.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB313/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=313&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":697896,"bill_number":"HB2338","title":"Division of Labor, supervision of plumbing work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Supervision of Plumbing Work.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2338/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2338&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697898,"bill_number":"HB2353","title":"Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, requirements for registration and renewal of appraisal management companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Requirements for Registration and Renewal of Appraisal Management Companies.  This section is new; therefore, it is underscored in its entirety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2353/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2353&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697899,"bill_number":"HB2358","title":"Conservation Committee, financial assistance programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Conservation Committee to promulgate a legislative rule relating to financial assistance programs.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2358/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2358&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697906,"bill_number":"HB2320","title":"Family Protection Services Board, operation of the board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Operation of the Family Protection Services Board.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2320/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2320&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697907,"bill_number":"HB2314","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, aquaculture importation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to aquaculture importation.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2314/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2314&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697909,"bill_number":"HB2344","title":"Division of Natural Resources, commercial whitewater outfitters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Commercial Whitewater Outfitters.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2344/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2344&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697911,"bill_number":"HB2276","title":"Legislative rule relating to the 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, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2276/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2276&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697912,"bill_number":"HB2342","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training, safety of those employed in and around quarries in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Rules Governing the Safety of Those Employed in and around Quarries in West Virginia.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2342/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2342&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697917,"bill_number":"HB2376","title":"Creating the Save the Hospitals Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Save the Hospitals Act; exempting nonprofit hospitals that provide a certain amount of uncompensated care from sales tax; allowing all hospitals that provide a certain amount of uncompensated care a credit against medical provider tax; and requiring West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority to promulgate rules to effectuate this section.  These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2376/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2376&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":697919,"bill_number":"HB2377","title":"Authorizing State Board of Education to approve certain alternatives with respect to instructional time","description":"The purpose of this bill is to describe the constitutional authority of the State Board of Education for the general supervision of the public schools and the statutory Process for Improving Education, including student performance as the ultimate measure of whether a thorough and efficient education is being provided. It recognizes the necessity of judgment and reasonable discretion by the state board to balance the need for local autonomy and flexibility to improve student performance with the letter of the law for school operations. It then authorizes the board to approve alternatives proposed by county boards and schools for instructional time and provides parameters for those alternatives. Finally, the bill makes findings for consideration by the state board on maximizing learning time.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 92, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2377/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2377&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":697921,"bill_number":"HB2289","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, 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, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2283","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2289/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2289&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697923,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley","description":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR12/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":697925,"bill_number":"HB2315","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, frozen deserts and imitation frozen deserts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Frozen Deserts and Imitation Frozen Deserts.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2315/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2315&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697927,"bill_number":"HB2375","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, 2015, 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":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2375/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2375&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":697931,"bill_number":"HB2297","title":"Division of Natural Resources, lifetime hunting, trapping and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Lifetime Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2297/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2297&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697932,"bill_number":"HB2379","title":"Simplifying the process by which a bank may adjust the hours of operation for branch offices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to simplify the process by which a bank may adjust the hours of operation for branch offices and reduce the time the Division of Financial Institutions has to act on an expedited branch application.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2379/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2379&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":697936,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Relating to disqualification of general election nominees for failure to file campaign finance statements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set a deadline by which candidates or their financial agents must file financial statements in order to avoid being disqualified as a nominee for the general election.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 106, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB312/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=312&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":697941,"bill_number":"HB2277","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, rule relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2277/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2277&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697943,"bill_number":"HB2319","title":"Board of Dental Examiners, dental recovery networks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to dental recovery networks.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2319/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2319&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697948,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Adopting Joint Rules of Senate and House of Delegates","description":"Adopting Joint Rules of Senate and House of Delegates","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR12/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":697952,"bill_number":"HB2299","title":"Board of Osteopathy, fees for services rendered by the board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Osteopathy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services rendered by the board.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2299/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2299&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697954,"bill_number":"HB2331","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, relating to the state-wide trauma/emergency care system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the state-wide trauma/emergency care system.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2331/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2331&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697956,"bill_number":"HB2355","title":"Secretary of State, standards and guidelines for electronic notarization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Standards and Guidelines for Electronic Notarization.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2355/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2355&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697957,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Creating Paycheck Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Paycheck Protection Act. The bill establishes acts prohibited by a public employer. The bill provides a purpose. The bill establishes acts prohibited by a labor organization. The bill requires bargaining representatives to file annual reports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB307/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=307&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":697959,"bill_number":"HB2341","title":"Board of Medicine, relating to licensure, disciplinary and complaint procedures; continuing education; and physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure, disciplinary and complaint procedures; continuing education; and physician assistants.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2341/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2341&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697960,"bill_number":"HB2288","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, hazardous waste management system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the hazardous waste management system.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2283","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2288/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2288&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697963,"bill_number":"HB2372","title":"Relating to school calendars","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a county board of education to lengthen an instructional day in certain instances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2372/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2372&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":697964,"bill_number":"HB2366","title":"Relating generally to the solicitation of minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the provisions of the current code that would allow law- enforcement officers to conduct undercover investigations to identify and prosecute adults who use computers to solicit minors or persons they believe to be minors for sexual activity. In addition, it creates a new felony for the offense of soliciting a minor and then traveling to meet with and engage in any prohibited sexual activity or conduct with a minor. It also incorporates parallel language into the law prohibiting the use of obscene material to solicit or seduce a minor.  This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the Regular Session of the Legislature by the House Select Committee on Crimes Against Children.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2366/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2366&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":697971,"bill_number":"HB2295","title":"Division of Natural Resources, relating to special boating","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Special Boating.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2295/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2295&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697973,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Authorizing Corrections Commissioner to enter into mutual aid agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Corrections to enter into mutual aid agreements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB309/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=309&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":697974,"bill_number":"HB2285","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, requirements for operating permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements for Operating Permits.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2283","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2285/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2285&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697980,"bill_number":"HB2340","title":"Division of Labor, relating to child labor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to child labor.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2340/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2340&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697981,"bill_number":"HB2347","title":"Office of Technology to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the procedures for sanitization, retirement and disposition of information technology equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Technology to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Procedures for Sanitization, Retirement and Disposition of Information Technology Equipment.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2347/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2347&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697984,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"The US Marine Corps PFC Clayton Andrew Craft Memorial Bridge","description":"The US Marine Corps PFC Clayton Andrew Craft Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR23/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":697985,"bill_number":"HB2290","title":"Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the WV/NPDES rule for coal mining facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the WV/NPDES Rule for Coal Mining Facilities.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2283","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2290/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2290&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697987,"bill_number":"HB2294","title":"Insurance Commissioner, recognizing annuity mortality tables for use in determining reserve liabilities for annuities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to recognizing annuity mortality tables for use in determining reserve liabilities for annuities.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2294/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2294&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697988,"bill_number":"HB2313","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, equine rescue facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Equine Rescue Facilities.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2313/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2313&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697992,"bill_number":"HB2291","title":"Enterprise Resource Planning Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the enterprise resource planning system user fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Enterprise Resource Planning Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Enterprise Resource Planning System User Fee.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2291/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2291&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697994,"bill_number":"HB2364","title":"Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, examination, licensure and practice for professional engineers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Examination, Licensure and Practice for Professional Engineers.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2364/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2364&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":697995,"bill_number":"HB2309","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, West Virginia Plant Pest Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Plant Pest Act.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2309/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2309&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698000,"bill_number":"HB2363","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, waste management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Waste Management.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2283","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2363/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2363&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698001,"bill_number":"HB2382","title":"Relating to the temporary assistance to needy families program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow flexibility to the Department of Health and Human Resources in complying with federal mandates under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program. Specifically, the bill will improve DHHR's monitoring capabilities to ensure appropriate assistance is provided to those individuals who qualify and need help with education, training, and identifying avenues to employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2382/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2382&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":698003,"bill_number":"HB2327","title":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction, relating to law enforcement training and certification standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to law enforcement training and certification standards.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2327/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2327&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698005,"bill_number":"HB2380","title":"Requiring the issuance of a search warrant before a driver of a motor vehicle can be made to submit to a secondary blood test","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a search warrant be issued before a driver of a motor vehicle can be made to submit to a secondary blood test to determine the concentration of alcohol or controlled substance in his or her blood.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2380/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2380&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":698010,"bill_number":"HB2361","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, dangerous wild animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Dangerous Wild Animals.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2361/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2361&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698011,"bill_number":"HB2339","title":"Division of Labor, heating, venting and cooling work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the regulation of heating, venting and cooling work.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2339/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2339&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698015,"bill_number":"HB2332","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, Fatality and Mortality Review Team","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Fatality and Mortality Review Team.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2332/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2332&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698016,"bill_number":"HB2369","title":"Creating an additional magistrate court deputy clerk position for Marion County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new magistrate court deputy clerk position for Marion County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2369/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2369&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":698027,"bill_number":"HB2337","title":"Division of Labor, verifying the legal employment status of workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Verifying the Legal Employment Status of Workers.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2337/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2337&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698028,"bill_number":"HB2360","title":"State Tax Department, appointment of special assessors by the State Tax Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the appointment of special assessors by the State Tax Commissioner.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2360/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2360&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698030,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Changing minimum interest rate paid on judgments or decrees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the minimum amount of prejudgment and post-judgment interest to bring the minimum closer to today's economic conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB308/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=308&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":698032,"bill_number":"HB2348","title":"Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2348/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2348&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698034,"bill_number":"HB2367","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":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2367/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2367&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":698036,"bill_number":"HB2350","title":"Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to immunizations administered by pharmacists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Immunizations Administered by Pharmacists.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2350/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2350&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698041,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Relating to military service credit for PERS members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the type of National Guard service eligible for noncontributory military service credit and to award up to five years of noncontributory military service credit to individuals who first became an employee of a PERS participating public employer before July 1, 2015; to prohibit individuals who first become an employee of a participating public employer on or after July 1, 2015 from receiving noncontributory military service credit, but allow them to purchase up to five years of military service credit; to clarify the prohibition on multiple uses of a period of military service to obtain military service credit in more than one plan administered by the board; to clarify the applicability of federal law and regulations to purchases of qualified military service; to eliminate the applicability of the liberality clause to the board’s decisions to grant or deny applications for military service credit; and to make other technical clarifications and corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB300/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=300&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":698043,"bill_number":"HB2352","title":"Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to 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, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2352/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2352&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698045,"bill_number":"HB2374","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":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2374/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2374&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":698048,"bill_number":"HB2310","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Program.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2310/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2310&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698051,"bill_number":"HB2307","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, relating to auctioneers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Auctioneers.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2307/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2307&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698053,"bill_number":"HB2308","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, fee structure for the Pesticide Control Act of 1990","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Fee Structure for the Pesticide Control Act of 1990.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2308/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2308&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698055,"bill_number":"HB2318","title":"Board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the board.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2318/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2318&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698057,"bill_number":"HB2312","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, livestock care standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Livestock Care Standards.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2312/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2312&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698059,"bill_number":"HB2343","title":"Division of Motor Vehicles, examination and issuance of driver's licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the examination and issuance of driver's licenses.  This section is new; therefore, it is entirely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2343/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2343&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698061,"bill_number":"HB2336","title":"Division of Labor, relating to weights and measures calibration fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to weights and measures calibration fees.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2336/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2336&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698063,"bill_number":"HB2373","title":"Prohibiting the establishment of new methadone treatment programs and clinics; providing exceptions","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":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2373/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2373&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":698065,"bill_number":"HB2324","title":"Family Protection Services Board, perpetrator intervention programs licensure for correctional institutions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Perpetrator Intervention Programs Licensure for Correctional Institutions.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2324/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2324&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698069,"bill_number":"HB2370","title":"Increasing the powers of regional councils for governance of regional education service agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the powers of the regional councils comprised of superintendents, county board members and others in the governance of regional education service agencies. The executive director must be selected from nominations of the regional council and the council determines one half of the director’s annual performance evaluation. The role of the council also is expanded through required consultation on developing the job description and qualification for the director position and informing the director in carrying out his or her duties to achieve the purposes of the section and provide services to school systems within the region. Several references to computer programs and systems are updated and outdated and prescriptive provisions are removed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 93, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2370/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2370&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":698072,"bill_number":"HB2278","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, rule relating to 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, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2278/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2278&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698073,"bill_number":"HB2325","title":"State Fire Marshal, legislative rule relating to supervision of fire protection work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to supervision of fire protection work.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2325/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2325&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698075,"bill_number":"HB2311","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, industrial hemp","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to industrial hemp.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2311/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2311&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698082,"bill_number":"HB2381","title":"Providing a teacher mentoring increment for classroom teachers with national board certification who teach and mentor at certain schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $2,000 mentoring increment to teachers with certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards who teach in schools that are in the lowest 5% in achievement or 10% with the largest achievement gaps statewide and also mentor other teachers as part of their assignment. They may not receive additional mentoring pay.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2381/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2381&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":698083,"bill_number":"HB2345","title":"Division of Natural Resources, wildlife damage control agents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Wildlife Damage Control Agents.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2345/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2345&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698086,"bill_number":"HB2329","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, medication administration and performance of health maintenance tasks by approved medication assistive personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to medication administration and performance of health maintenance tasks by approved medication assistive personnel.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2329/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2329&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698087,"bill_number":"HB2284","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Air Pollution from Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facilities.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2283","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2284/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2284&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698089,"bill_number":"HB2326","title":"Division of Forestry, relating to ginseng","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Forestry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Ginseng.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2326/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2326&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698090,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Establishing Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an Intermediate Court of Appeals.  Article","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB306/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=306&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":698093,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Relating to state retirement system participation and concurrent employment provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that members of DSRS, MPFRS and EMSRS first employed in covered employment shall participate in only one retirement system administered by CPRB in which the member has the earliest hire date; and to specify that members of PERS, State Police (Plan B) and TRS employed in an additional job in DSRS, MPFRS or EMSRS shall participate in and abide by the concurrent employment provisions of said system administered by CPRB.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB305/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=305&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":698095,"bill_number":"HB2357","title":"Secretary of State, relating to a schedule of fees for notaries public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a schedule of fees for notaries public.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2357/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2357&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698101,"bill_number":"HB2356","title":"Secretary of State, relating to notaries public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to notaries public.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2356/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2356&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698102,"bill_number":"HB2279","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a rule relating to service credit for accrued and unused sick and annual leave","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Service Credit for Accrued and Unused Sick and Annual Leave.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2279/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2279&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698106,"bill_number":"HB2328","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, relating to nursing home licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Nursing Home Licensure.  This section is new; therefore, it is entirely underscored..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2328/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2328&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698111,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Reducing sales tax proceeds dedicated to School Major Improvement Fund and School Construction Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the amount of sales tax proceeds dedicated to the School Major Improvement Fund by $2,000,004 for fiscal years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and to reduce the amount of sales tax proceeds dedicated to the School Construction Fund by $6 million for fiscal years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and to make stylistic changes consistent with current drafting practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB303/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=303&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":698114,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Relating to state retirement plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add WVMPFRS to the definition of \"retirement plan\" as it relates to disqualification for public retirement plan benefits; and to specify that TRS participants who elected to transfer from the TDC Plan (","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 208, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB302/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=302&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":698116,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Exempting nonprofit public utility companies from B&O tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt nonprofit public utility companies from the West Virginia Business and Occupation Tax.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 231, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB310/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=310&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":698120,"bill_number":"HB2305","title":"Office of Administrative Hearings, appeal procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Administrative Hearings to promulgate a legislative rule relating to appeal procedures.  This section is new; it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2305/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2305&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698121,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"The US Army SP5 Johnnie Marvin Ayers Memorial Bridge","description":"The US Army SP5 Johnnie Marvin Ayers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR24/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":698123,"bill_number":"HB2282","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, permits for construction and major modification of major stationary sources for the prevention of significant deterioration of air quality","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 for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2283","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2282/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2282&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698124,"bill_number":"HB2301","title":"Racing Commission, relating to 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, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2301/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2301&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698128,"bill_number":"HB2283","title":"Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 156, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2283/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2283&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698132,"bill_number":"HB2323","title":"Family Protection Services Board, Monitored Parenting and Exchange Program Certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Monitored Parenting and Exchange Program Certification.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2323/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2323&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698134,"bill_number":"HB2335","title":"Division of Labor, Amusement Rides and Amusement Attractions Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Amusement Rides and Amusement Attractions Safety Act.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2335/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2335&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698135,"bill_number":"HB2321","title":"Family Protection Services Board, domestic violence program licensure standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Domestic Violence Program Licensure Standards.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2321/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2321&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698137,"bill_number":"HB2286","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, emission standards for hazardous air pollutants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2283","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2286/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2286&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698139,"bill_number":"HB2368","title":"Relating to child welfare","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to make annual reports to the Health and Human Resources Committees of the Senate and House of Delegates concerning child fatalities or near fatalities as documented by the Bureau for Children and Families Child Protective Services.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2368/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2368&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":698142,"bill_number":"HB2351","title":"Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the registration of pharmacy technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Registration of Pharmacy Technicians.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2351/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2351&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698146,"bill_number":"HJR12","title":"The Right to Hunt and Fish in West Virginia Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to protect the right of West Virginians to hunt and fish and to ensure access to hunting and fishing for future generations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR12/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":698148,"bill_number":"HB2333","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to 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, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2333/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2333&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698150,"bill_number":"HB2330","title":"Department of Health and Human Resource, relating to the nurse aid abuse and neglect registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Nurse Aid Abuse and Neglect Registry.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2330/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2330&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698151,"bill_number":"HB2371","title":"Relating to abortions performed on unemancipated minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to state the intent of the Legislature to protect unborn life as well as the state's public policy to protect the rights of the minor mother. The bill also provides for the appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the unborn child during certain proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2371/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2371&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":698154,"bill_number":"HB2280","title":"Board of Dental Examiners, formation and approval of professional limited liability companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the formation and approval of professional limited liability companies.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2280/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2280&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698155,"bill_number":"HB2302","title":"Department of Administration, Purchasing Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Purchasing Division.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2302/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2302&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698161,"bill_number":"HB2300","title":"Board of Physical Therapy, fees for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants","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, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2300/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2300&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698162,"bill_number":"HB2316","title":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, private club licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Private Club Licensing.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2316/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2316&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698164,"bill_number":"HB2349","title":"Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure and the practice of pharmacy","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, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2349/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2349&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698167,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Clarifying start date of State Police duty-related and nonduty related disability payments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that duty-related disability payments in State Police (Plan B) begins the first day of the month following CPRB approval and member termination of employment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 212, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB299/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=299&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":698169,"bill_number":"HB2322","title":"Family Protection Services Board, perpetrator intervention programs licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to perpetrator intervention programs licensure.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2322/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2322&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698171,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Changing Coopers Rock State Forest to Coopers Rock State Park","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the name of Coopers Rock State Forest to Coopers Rock State Park without removing it from the Division of Forestry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB311/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=311&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":698173,"bill_number":"HB2346","title":"Division of 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, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2346/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2346&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698175,"bill_number":"HB2317","title":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, nonintoxicating beer licensing and operations procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Nonintoxicating Beer Licensing and Operations Procedures.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2317/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2317&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698176,"bill_number":"HB2334","title":"Insurance Commissioner, annuity disclosure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to annuity disclosure.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2334/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2334&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698178,"bill_number":"HB2359","title":"State Police, regulations and procedures pertaining to the West Virginia DNA databank","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the regulations and procedures pertaining to the West Virginia DNA Databank.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2359/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2359&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698179,"bill_number":"HB2354","title":"Secretary of State, procedures for recount of election results","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Procedures for Recount of Election Results.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2354/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2354&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":698181,"bill_number":"HB2362","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, Rural Rehabilitation Loan Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Rural Rehabilitation Loan Program.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2362/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2362&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":700134,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"The Ingram's Way","description":"The Ingram's Way","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR26/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":700135,"bill_number":"HB2410","title":"Improving state emergency preparedness","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve state emergency preparedness. It requires the Office of Emergency Services to coordinate with local radio and television stations to broadcast public service announcements with information as to the location of emergency shelters. The bill provides tax credits for use of natural gas, diesel or propane fueled emergency generators. The bill also provides a protection from civil or criminal liability to persons who donate food during times of emergencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2410/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2410&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":700137,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Repealing code section relating to notary public fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove outdated fees to be charged by notaries public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB328/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=328&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":700139,"bill_number":"HB2404","title":"Providing one-time supplements to all annuitants when they reach the age of seventy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a supplement of three percent to be paid to all annuitants of the Public Employees’ Retirement and Teachers’ Retirement Systems at the time they reach the age of seventy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2404/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2404&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700144,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Permitting Agriculture Commissioner approve and submit Livestock Care Standards Board rules","description":"Permitting Agriculture Commissioner approve and submit Livestock Care Standards Board rules","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB341/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=341&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":700145,"bill_number":"HB2442","title":"Relating to employment of retired teachers as substitutes in areas of critical need and shortage for substitutes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restart expired provisions that allow retired teachers to be employed as substitutes in areas of critical need and shortage for substitutes beyond the one-hundred forty- day post-retirement employment limit. The bill adds additional features to improve monitoring of compliance with the provisions and encourage the long-term posting of critical shortage positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2442/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2442&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":700151,"bill_number":"HB2406","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 took place.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2406/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2406&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700157,"bill_number":"HB2400","title":"Relating to 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 and to require new tax tickets to be mailed after property is transferred.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2400/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2400&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700160,"bill_number":"HB2409","title":"Repealing all of the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal all of the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2409/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2409&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700161,"bill_number":"HB2443","title":"Relating to required instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid in public school health education subjects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the current required instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid in any of the grades six through twelve in public school health education subjects. It adds care for conscious choking in the first aid instruction and, after July 1, 2016, requires a minimum thirty minutes instruction prior to graduation in CPR and the psychomotor skills necessary to perform it. The CPR instruction must be based on a program established by American Heart Association or the American Red Cross or other recognized guidelines. Various community organizations/members, in addition to teachers, may give the instruction and the community organization are encouraged to provide the necessary training and instructional resources. School districts may exceed the minimum requirements, but instruction that results in a certification being earned requires an authorized CPR/AED instructor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2443/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2443&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":700162,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"The US Army PFC Jessica Dawn Lynch Bridge","description":"The US Army PFC Jessica Dawn Lynch Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR25/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Anna Border-Sheppard"},
{"bill_id":700171,"bill_number":"HJR14","title":"The School Board Election Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose a constitutional amendment that would change the composition of the state board of education to six elected members and three appointed members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR14/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":700175,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Eliminating Health Care Authority's power to apply certain penalties to future rate applications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter the powers and duties of the Health Care Authority. It changes the authority of the Health Care Authority to collect from hospitals a financial obligation based upon gross revenue to amount based upon net revenue and to eliminates the authority of the Health Care Authority regarding rate review for hospitals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 126, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB336/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=336&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":700177,"bill_number":"HB2423","title":"Reinstating service credit to certain members of the Public Employees Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is open an enrollment period of eleven months in which certain members of the Public Employees Retirement System may purchase previously forfeited service credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2423/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2423&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":700178,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Relating to Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend municipal home rule to all Class I, Class II, and Class III municipalities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 176, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB323/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=323&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":700185,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Relating to practice of medicine and surgery or podiatry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reformulate what constitutes the unauthorized practice of medicine and podiatry under the West Virginia Board of Medicine, including qualified exemptions. The bill also updates and defines telemedicine and telemedicine technologies and medical services delivery standards. The bill establishes criminal penalties for unauthorized medical practice. The bill authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB334/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=334&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":700190,"bill_number":"HB2424","title":"Providing a procedure for West Virginia to select delegates to an Article V convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for West Virginia to select delegates to an Article V Convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth delegate duties and responsibilities. The bill provides a felony criminal penalty for violation of a delegate’s oath.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2424/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2424&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":700192,"bill_number":"HB2437","title":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired","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 Public Employees Retirement Act and 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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2437/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2437&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700198,"bill_number":"HB2383","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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2383/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2383&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700199,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Eliminating mandatory electronic recount of ballots in recounts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the unnecessary requirement of a mandatory electronic recount of ballots in recounts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 105, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB322/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=322&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":700203,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Standardizing notification process for revocation of certificates of authority","description":"Standardizing notification process for revocation of certificates of authority","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB320/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=320&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":700206,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Eliminating certain funding sources for Workers Compensation Debt Reduction Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the additional tax on coal effective July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB339/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=339&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":700211,"bill_number":"HB2417","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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2417/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2417&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700213,"bill_number":"HB2432","title":"Relating to the licensure requirements to practice pharmacist care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Board of Pharmacy to decide whether a person with a felony is qualified for licensure on a case by case basis.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 189, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2432/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2432&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":700217,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Relating to civil actions filed under Consumer Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify provisions relating to civil actions filed under the Consumer Protection Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 64, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB315/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=315&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":700224,"bill_number":"HB2420","title":"Relating to unlawful methods of hunting and fishing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of night vision technology and drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles for the hunting or taking of wildlife.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2420/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2420&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":700227,"bill_number":"HB2440","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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2440/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2440&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":700231,"bill_number":"HJR13","title":"The Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR13/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":700233,"bill_number":"HB2387","title":"Relating to a framework for initiating comprehensive transformation of school leadership","description":"The purpose of this bill is to initiate a comprehensive transformation in school leadership through a process that includes broad stakeholder input under the State Board of Education to assist it in developing recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor.  To guide this work, the bill includes findings on the strong leadership observed in high quality schools that develop a climate and culture of shared beliefs and values among the staff, shared responsibility for results and high expectations for all. The findings also discuss various approaches to reward excellent teaching, provide time necessary for excellent teachers to lead instructional improvement, and enable excellent teachers to advance in their teaching careers and compensation in instructional leadership positions without leaving the classroom completely.  Areas for consideration for recommendations to the Governor and Legislature include the role and responsibilities of principals for instructional improvement with corresponding changes in preparation, support and tools needed to succeed; authentic opportunities for teachers to lead instructional improvement and receive additional compensation as teacher leaders; the pipeline for leadership development; and the support systems and school-level flexibility required under the new leadership model.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2387/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2387&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":700243,"bill_number":"HB2430","title":"Updating the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2430/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2430&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":700244,"bill_number":"HB2395","title":"Storm Scammer Consumer Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide consumers with the right to cancel residential roofing contracts where the contract is expected to be paid from a property and casualty insurance policy. The bill provides definitions; establishes a consumer's right to cancel; creates standard disclosure and notice requirements; and provides rules for the proscribed cancellation period. The bill also prohibits certain acts and provides misdemeanor criminal offense and penalty.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 65, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2395/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2395&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":700246,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Creating workplace freedom act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Right to Work Law. The bill prohibits any requirement that a person become or remain a member of a labor organization as a condition of employment. The bill prohibits any requirement that a person must pay dues or other fees to a labor organization. The bill prohibits any requirement that a person contribute to a charity in lieu of paying dues or other fees to a labor organization. The bill provides that certain agreements or practices between labor organizations and employers are null and void. The bill provides for monetary penalties. The bill provides for injunctive relief. The bill provides for a private cause of action for damages and attorney's fees. The bill provides exceptions. The bill requires prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General to investigate complaints. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB337/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=337&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":700250,"bill_number":"HB2405","title":"Providing a maximum repair cost for insured owners of motor vehicles if a collision with a deer caused the damage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit costs to insured automobile owners for repairs needed when they hit a deer on a state highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2405/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2405&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700259,"bill_number":"HB2421","title":"Retaining jobs for certain disabled veterans seeking or receiving treatment for active duty service-connected injury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide job retention for certain veterans employed by state or local agencies seeking or receiving treatment for the injury or injuries which led to the veteran’s service-connected disability.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2421/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2421&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700262,"bill_number":"HB2390","title":"Relating to public health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all public accessible restrooms, including all schools, to provide hand sanitizers either in or at the exit from the restroom facility.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2390/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2390&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700265,"bill_number":"HB2413","title":"Providing pay rates for teachers and other personnel employed by county boards of education and institutions of higher education for work assignments outside of regular school days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide pay rates for teachers and service personnel employed by county boards of education and institutions of higher education for work assignments outside regular school days or regular employment duties or beyond contracted employment periods.   All sections in this bill are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2413/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2413&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700266,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Eliminating campaign finance reporting by candidates for delegate to national convention","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the campaign finance reporting requirement for candidates for delegate to a national convention.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB326/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=326&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":700274,"bill_number":"HB2416","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 as related to competency and criminal responsibility of persons charged or convicted of a crime and the issue of competency to stand trial.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2416/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2416&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700276,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Relating to administrative fees for Tax Division, Department of Revenue","description":"The purpose of this bill is to: (1) Authorize a 1% fee for the Tax Department on collections of specified taxes, for collection, distribution and administration of special revenue fees by the Tax Department and for collection of money for another state or local agency or entity, and to authorize limited changes to fees by legislative rule. (2) Authorize reimbursement to the Tax Department for OASIS fees imposed on transactions; (3)Authorize fee changes, subject to limitations, by legislative rule; and (4) Authorize a Tax Department revolving fund for deposits of such fees, limited to a $3 Million carryover.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 230, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB332/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=332&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":700279,"bill_number":"HB2402","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 create a criminal felony offense of aggravated assault or battery of a child or a person who is mentally incapacitated.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2402/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2402&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700280,"bill_number":"HB2429","title":"Requiring a convicted sex offender who volunteers for an organization whose volunteers have contact with minors to inform that organization of his or her conviction","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 provides examples of those organizations. 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2429/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2429&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700287,"bill_number":"HB2422","title":"Removing the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to qualify for the promise scholarship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to be eligible to receive a PROMISE scholarship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2422/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2422&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":700292,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Requiring public hearing prior to fee simple transfer of real property to or from DNR and Division of Forestry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a public hearing before there is fee simple transfer of real property to or from the Division of Natural Resources and the Division of Forestry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB327/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=327&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":700293,"bill_number":"HB2412","title":"Relating to disclosure of sex offender registration to public and private elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide sex offender registration information to elementary schools, secondary schools, higher education institutions that lack a campus police department where the registrant is employed or attends school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2412/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2412&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700298,"bill_number":"HB2415","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 those 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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2415/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2415&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700299,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Repealing code section removing county officials from office for misconduct or negligence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB333/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=333&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":700302,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Requiring voter provide photo ID","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require voters to provide a photo identification when voting, to provide for provisional ballots to be cast by voters who do not possess the required photo identification and, additionally, to provide for complimentary photo identification cards to a voter upon request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB340/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=340&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":700310,"bill_number":"HB2385","title":"Relating to brewer, resident brewer and brewpub licensing and operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify licensing and operational requirements for brewers, resident brewers and brewpubs by: (1) permitting licensed brewers and resident brewers to conduct nonintoxicating beer sampling on their brewery premises within the State of West Virginia; (2) permitting a resident brewer to conduct growler sales for off-premises consumption from its brewery premises within the current resident brewer license for no additional expense, as is similarly permitted for distilleries, mini-distilleries, wineries and farm wineries (W. Va. Code","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2385/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2385&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":700314,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Designating January 27, 2015, Higher Education Day at Legislature","description":"Designating January 27, 2015, Higher Education Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR13/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":700321,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Recognizing independent insurance agent Timothy W. Dyer","description":"Recognizing independent insurance agent Timothy W. Dyer","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR15/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":700322,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Adopting Interstate Medical Licensure Compact","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt and approve the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.    This article is new; therefore, strike-through and underscoring have been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB330/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=330&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":700323,"bill_number":"HB2428","title":"Prohibiting a person convicted of a sexual offense against a child from being on school property without written permission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a person convicted of a sexual offense against a child from being on school property without written permission of a judge or parole officer. The bill creates criminal penalties. The bill also defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2428/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2428&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700328,"bill_number":"HB2427","title":"Increasing penalties for destruction or theft of election campaign advertising","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for destruction or theft of election campaign advertising.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2427/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2427&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":700333,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Designating January 27, 2015, Randolph County Day at Legislature","description":"Designating January 27, 2015, Randolph County Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR14/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":700336,"bill_number":"HB2407","title":"Reallocating and dedicating three percent of oil and gas severance tax revenues up to $20 million annually to the oil and gas producing counties of origin","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reallocate and dedicate three percent of oil and gas severance tax revenues up to $20 million annually to the oil and gas producing counties of origin and their respective municipalities. The bill establishes state and local oil and gas county reallocated severance tax funds and provides for distribution of the moneys to the county commissions and governing bodies of the municipalities by the State Treasurer. The bill establishes a procedure for determining the amounts each oil and gas producing county and their respective municipalities are to receive and requires the creation of local funds into which moneys are to be deposited. The bill requires the funds to be used solely for economic development projects and infrastructure projects. The bill also provides restrictions on fund expenditures. The bill sets forth duties of the State Tax Commissioner. The bill requires a report of expenditures to Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill also provides for audits of distributed funds when authorized by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill authorizes legislative and emergency rules.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2407/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2407&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":700339,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Proclaiming August 28, 2015, and every August 28 thereafter to be designated as Teachers' Day in Hardy, Grant and Hampshire counties of West Virginia","description":"Proclaiming August 28, 2015, and every August 28 thereafter to be designated as Teachers' Day in Hardy, Grant and Hampshire counties of West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR6/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":700342,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Creating Paycheck Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Paycheck Protection Act. The bill provides a short title. The bill protects rights of employers and employees under federal labor law. The bill prohibits employers from deducting fees from the wages of an employee which would be paid to a labor organization except on the request of the employee. The bill prohibits employers from contracting with labor organizations from deducting fees from the wages of an employee which would be paid to a labor organization except on the request of the employee. The bill provides that certain agreements are not impaired. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB321/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=321&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":700344,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Relating to Film Industry Investment tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a greater incentive for hiring West Virginia workers, by adjusting the amount of tax credit authorized as a percentage of qualified expenditures for purposes of calculating the West Virginia Film Industry Investment tax credit (1) by decreasing the percentage of expenditures that will qualify for tax credit on qualified projects that do not employ ten or more West Virginia residents as part of the full-time employees working on the project in West Virginia or as apprentices working in West Virginia and (2) by increasing the percentage of expenditures that will qualify for tax credit on qualified projects that do employ ten or more West Virginia residents as part of the full-time employees working on the project in West Virginia or as apprentices working in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB338/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=338&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":700355,"bill_number":"HB2392","title":"Adding flexibility for use of certain public school support plan amounts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to fully fund school systems at currently authorized levels under the Public School Support Plan, but allow them additional flexibility for the uses of the funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2392/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2392&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":700356,"bill_number":"HB2393","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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2393/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2393&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700357,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Authorizing indemnity settlement in occupational pneumoconiosis claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the compromise and settlement of the indemnity portion of occupational pneumoconiosis claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB314/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=314&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":700360,"bill_number":"HB2401","title":"Authorizing the issuance of special \"In God We Trust\" motor vehicle registration plates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the issuance of special \"In God We Trust\" registration plates.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2401/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2401&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700362,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Creating Access to Opioid Antagonists Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow initial responders to possess and administer opioid antagonists in suspected opiate-related overdoses; to ensure opioid antagonists are made available to individuals at risk of overdose, as well as to relatives, friends and caregivers of such individuals; and to establish responsibilities for licensed health care providers that prescribe opioid antagonists.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 127, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB335/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=335&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":700370,"bill_number":"HB2435","title":"Increasing the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible employees from $60 to $80.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2435/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2435&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700371,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Relating to withdrawals and filling vacancies in candidacies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of State to create a notarized statement of withdrawal form. The bill sets certain deadlines for the filing of a notarized statement of withdrawal form in order to have one’s name removed from the ballot. The bill sets a deadline for when the Secretary of State shall certify the names of the general election candidates to the counties. The bill prohibits the certification of the name of a candidate who filed a timely notarized statement of withdrawal. The bill clarifies the process for determining a candidate is disqualified. The bill removes the State Election Commission from the process of voluntary withdrawal of candidates. The bill authorizes an executive committee to replace a candidate who files a timely notarized statement of withdrawal and whose name would have otherwise appeared on the general election ballot. The bill sets and adjusts certain deadlines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB331/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=331&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":700374,"bill_number":"HB2403","title":"Relating to qualifying children of state employees, receiving income of $25,000 per year or less, for the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program","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.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2403/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2403&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700384,"bill_number":"HB2433","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 allow the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special license plates for the hearing impaired. The bill also exempts this plate from the minimum number of applications requirements.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2433/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2433&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700386,"bill_number":"HB2408","title":"Relating to collaborative practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require local public officer and licensed physician faculty member at a school of medicine to enter into a collaborative relationship with an authorized advanced practice nurse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2408/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2408&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":700390,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Exempting new veteran-owned business from certain fees paid to Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define a veteran-owned business and make those businesses exempt from paying the initial start-up fees and the first four annual report fees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 240, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB316/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=316&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":700392,"bill_number":"HB2394","title":"Repealing the additional tax on the privilege of severing coal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the additional tax on coal effective July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2394/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2394&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":700402,"bill_number":"HB2411","title":"Authorizing the Secretary of State to prosecute election violations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to prosecute elections violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2411/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2411&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":700403,"bill_number":"HB2386","title":"Exempting cosmetologists who have been licensed for twenty years or more from continuing education requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt cosmetologists who have been licensed for twenty years or more from continuing education requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2386/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2386&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":700405,"bill_number":"HB2397","title":"Prohibiting the establishment of methadone treatment programs and clinics in this state; providing exceptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the Commissioner of the Bureau of Public Health shall prohibit the establishment of a new methadone treatment program or facility after July 1, 2015, except those established at comprehensive mental health centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2397/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2397&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700410,"bill_number":"HB2391","title":"Reducing early childhood education program requirements from five days per week to four days per week and imposing minimum instructional hours per week and minimum instructional days per year","description":"This bill authorizes the state board to annually grant a waiver to a county board to implement a full day early childhood education program that has children in attendance four days per week and uses the fifth day for staff to work on program delivery to improve student learning. The request for a waiver must have the support of a majority of the participating families. The current statute requires the programs to be available full day, five days per week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2391/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2391&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":700415,"bill_number":"HB2439","title":"Creating enhanced criminal penalties for assaults or batteries against pregnant women","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create enhanced criminal penalties for assaults or batteries against pregnant women against the will and without the consent of the women where the perpetrator knows or has reason to know that the victim is pregnant. The bill creates both misdemeanors and felonies. The bill also provides for incremental penalties for multiple batteries.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2439/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2439&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700418,"bill_number":"HB2434","title":"Requiring any employer to retain a job for any veteran with a service-connected disability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide job retention for any veteran employed by any employer in the state, while the veteran seeks or receives treatment for the injury or injuries related to the veteran’s service-connected disability, and is able to return to work.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2434/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2434&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700422,"bill_number":"HB2436","title":"Increasing the number of child protective service workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of child protective service workers and to reduce the caseloads of child protective service workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2436/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2436&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700426,"bill_number":"HB2399","title":"Exempting all veterans of the Armed Forces or any reserve component thereof from having to obtain a hunting, trapping fishing license","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, trapping and fishing licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2399/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2399&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700430,"bill_number":"HB2384","title":"Removing prohibition of municipalities that are participating in the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program to pass ordinances, acts, rules or regulations pertaining to municipal pension plans","description":"Removing prohibition of municipalities that are participating in the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program to pass ordinances, acts, rules or regulations pertaining to municipal pension plans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2384/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2384&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":700433,"bill_number":"HB2414","title":"Permitting a salary increase for certain kindergarten aides and early childhood classroom assistant teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a salary increase for kindergarten aides and early childhood classroom assistant teachers who have more than twenty pupils per session. The bill permits early childhood classroom assistant teachers to have the same type of salary increase as kindergarten teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2414/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2414&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700436,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Relating to payment of wages by employers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the Wage Payment and Collection Act relating to the number of required pay periods in a month.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 153, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB318/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=318&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":700440,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Relating to insurance coverage on state buildings and contents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a state agency owning a state building to maintain insurance on the building and its contents in an amount approved by the board of Risk and Insurance Management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB317/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=317&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":700443,"bill_number":"HB2418","title":"Requiring the Department of Health and Human Resources to reimburse the circuit clerk of the county where involuntary commitment hearings are held for certain expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to reimburse the circuit clerk of the county where involuntary commitment hearings are held for expenses of filing, postage and copies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2418/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2418&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700447,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Relating to filing of candidates' financial disclosure statements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set deadlines for candidates to file financial disclosure statements with the Ethics Commission. The bill clarifies to which office the Ethics Commission sends copies of the statements. The bill disqualifies any candidate who fails to file the statement by the deadline.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB325/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=325&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":700456,"bill_number":"HB2398","title":"Prohibiting the number of inquiries reflected in a credit report, credit score report or CLUE 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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2398/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2398&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700457,"bill_number":"HB2425","title":"Requiring a test that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test in order to graduate from high school or obtain a General Educational Development (GED) diploma","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that, in order to graduate from high school or obtain a General Educational Development (GED) diploma, a pupil must correctly answer at least sixty of the one hundred questions listed on a test that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The bill requires a school to document on the pupil's transcript that the pupil has passed the test.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2425/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2425&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":700458,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"The West Virginia Air National Guard 167th Fighter Squadron Memorial Bridge","description":"The West Virginia Air National Guard 167th Fighter Squadron Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR27/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":700461,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Relating to donation of Secretary of State overpayment fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons due a refund of $25.00 or less to donate the refund amount to the West Virginia Children’s Trust Fund rather than receiving the refund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB319/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=319&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":700468,"bill_number":"HB2431","title":"Creating a board for review of officer-involved deaths","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish procedures for investigation and review of police officer-involved deaths.     This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2431/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2431&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":700473,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Increasing number of participants in Home Rule Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of participants allowed in the Home Rule Pilot Program to allow the seven municipalities who were not accepted in the Home Rule Pilot Program to reapply.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB324/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=324&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":700474,"bill_number":"HB2419","title":"Adding fifty new positions to the staff at the William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add fifty new positions to the staff at the William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital so that the safety of the staff and patients may be enhanced.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2419/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2419&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700475,"bill_number":"HB2438","title":"Increasing the educational increment for school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase one of the educational increments for school service personnel from $11 per month to $15 per month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2438/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2438&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":700482,"bill_number":"HB2389","title":"Granting 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","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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2389/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2389&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700484,"bill_number":"HB2426","title":"Relating to the Volunteer Fire Departments Workers' Compensation Subsidy Program and the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the merger of the purposes and provisions of the Volunteer Fire Departments Workers’ Compensation Subsidy Program and the Volunteer Fire Department Workers’ Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund, in","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2426/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2426&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":700490,"bill_number":"HB2388","title":"Requiring the State Board of Education to cause school buses to be equipped with safety belts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to cause school buses to be equipped with safety belts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2388/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2388&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700493,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Requiring real property seller satisfy unpaid charges to county and municipality","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require seller of real property to satisfy any unpaid charges to the county and municipality in which the property is located. This bill creates obligations for the seller, closing agent, and county or municipality to provide information necessary to accomplish this goal and creates liabilities for failure to comply.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB329/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=329&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":700496,"bill_number":"HB2396","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":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2396/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2396&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":700498,"bill_number":"HB2441","title":"Reducing the liability of county boards of education for loss or injury from the use of school property made available for unorganized recreation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that county boards of education are not liable for loss or injury from the use of school property made available for unorganized recreation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2441/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2441&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":700500,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Urging Congress propose balanced budget amendment","description":"Urging Congress propose balanced budget amendment","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR13/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":701529,"bill_number":"HB2493","title":"Relating to requirements for insurance policies and contracts providing accident and sickness insurance or direct health care services that cover anti-cancer medications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit insurance policies and contracts providing accident and sickness insurance or direct health care services that cover anti-cancer medications from charging higher copayments, deductibles or coinsurance for orally administered anti-cancer medications than is required for anti-cancer medications administered by injection or intravenously. Certain acts to comply with the requirements are prohibited; The requirements apply to policies or contracts that are issued or renewed after January 1, 2016. The bill also allows for cost containment measures if the cost of compliance exceeds two per cent of the total cost of coverage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 146, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2493/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2493&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":701534,"bill_number":"HB2464","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. The bill provides rule-making authority.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2464/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2464&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":701539,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Relating to duty to mitigate damages in employment claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish adequate and reasonable amounts of compensatory and punitive damages that may be awarded in statutory and common law wrongful or retaliatory discharge and other employment law claims or causes of action.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB344/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=344&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":701546,"bill_number":"HB2466","title":"Exempting valid nonprofit organizations from licensing requirements of the West Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority during certain events","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt valid nonprofit organizations from licensing requirements of the West Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority during certain events.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2466/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2466&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":701551,"bill_number":"HB2485","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Future Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit deposits into the West Virginia Future Fund in years when certain state retirement systems are not funded to ninety percent or more of their actuarial accrued liabilities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2485/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2485&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":701557,"bill_number":"HB2484","title":"Clarifying the statutory restrictions placed on sex offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the statutory restrictions placed on sex offenders who have been adjudicated as violent sexual predators or who are under active supervision as a condition of release on parole or probation living or working within one thousand feet of a school, child care facility or residence of a former victim. The bill further clarifies those restrictions by defining certain terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2484/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2484&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":701567,"bill_number":"HB2450","title":"Expanding prescriptive authority of advanced practice registered nurses and certified nurse-midwives","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the prescriptive authority of advanced practice registered nurses and certified nurse-midwives and to remove the requirement for collaborative relationships with physicians. The bill permits advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe annual supplies of controlled substances. The bill permits the signature of an advanced practice registered nurse to have the same force and effect as that of a physician insofar as patient care documentation is concerned. The bill removes certain notifications. The bill removes the minimum requirements for certain legislative rules and permits certain fees to be set by rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2450/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2450&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":701571,"bill_number":"HB2459","title":"Requiring state agencies to issue photographic identification cards to qualified retired law-enforcement officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state agencies to issue photographic identification cards to qualified retired law-enforcement officers that will enable the retired officers to carry a concealed weapon in compliance with the federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2459/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2459&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":701580,"bill_number":"HB2475","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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2475/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2475&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":701583,"bill_number":"HB2477","title":"Relating to voting procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require voters to present identifying documents issued either by the State of West Virginia or the United States government that contains the name, address, and a photograph of the person desiring to vote which the poll clerk must inspect and confirm that the name on the document conforms to the name in the individual's voter registration record and that the image displayed is truly an image of the person presenting the document. The bill exempts voters who vote in person at a precinct polling place that is located at a state licensed care facility where the voters are residents. The bill permits the casting of a provisional ballot by a person without adequate proof of identification provided he or she executes an affidavit. The bill permits the provisional ballot be counted providing certain conditions are met. The bill permits the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue, at no charge, identification cards to persons who will be at least eighteen years of age at the next general, municipal, or special election and intends to use the identification card as a form of identification for voting. The bill also contains criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2477/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2477&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":701592,"bill_number":"HB2462","title":"Relating to certain deposits of tax proceeds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the amount of sales tax proceeds dedicated to the School Major Improvement Fund by $2,000,004 for fiscal years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and to reduce the amount of sales tax proceeds dedicated to the School Construction Fund by $6 million for fiscal years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and to make stylistic changes consistent with current drafting practices.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 232, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2462/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2462&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":701600,"bill_number":"HB2461","title":"Relating to delinquency proceedings of insurers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the commencement of a delinquency proceeding of an insurer-member does not operate as a stay of the exercise by a federal home loan bank of its rights regarding collateral pledged by the insurer-member to secure advances, and to provide limitations on the voidance by the receiver of certain transfers made to a federal home loan bank.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 144, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2461/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2461&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":701608,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Relating to charitable organization contribution levels requiring independent audit reports","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase funding amounts at which charitable organizations are required to provide a professional audit or financial review, and to clarify filing requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 44, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB351/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=351&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":701611,"bill_number":"HB2460","title":"Relating to the effect of adoption on grandparent visitation rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to keep a grandparent visitation order in place unless it is vacated in the adoption order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2460/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2460&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":701617,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"The Baisden Family Memorial Bridge.","description":"The Baisden Family Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR30/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":701627,"bill_number":"HB2491","title":"Requiring the State Board of Education to conduct a study and periodically publish starting salary schedules for new hire teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relating to require the State Board of Education to study the salaries and salary adjustments of new hire teachers in a six state region. The bill requires the averages of those salaries and salary adjustments to be the salaries and salary adjustments of new hire teachers in West Virginia. The bill also provides that the Legislature retains the authority to make additional salary adjustments. The bill also requires rule-making.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2491/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2491&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":701632,"bill_number":"HB2463","title":"Increasing 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 from $8,000 to $16,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2463/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2463&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":701639,"bill_number":"HB2483","title":"Requiring the three commissioners of the Public Service Commission be elected from the three congressional districts for six-year terms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the three commissioners of the Public Service Commission be elected from the three congressional districts for six-year terms, beginning with the 2016 general election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2483/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2483&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":701643,"bill_number":"HB2448","title":"Permitting the sale of raw milk","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale of raw milk effective January 1, 2016. The bill authorizes rule-making.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2448/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2448&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":701654,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"That April 2 be designated as West Virginia Autism Awareness Day.","description":"That April 2 be designated as West Virginia Autism Awareness Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR29/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":701665,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Designating January 28, 2015, Kids at Risk Day at Legislature","description":"Designating January 28, 2015, Kids at Risk Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR17/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":701668,"bill_number":"HB2470","title":"Relating to nursing education faculty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to promote the retention of nursing education faculty by providing them a tax deduction of $2,500 per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2470/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2470&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":701672,"bill_number":"HB2454","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2454/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2454&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":701680,"bill_number":"HB2458","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2458/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2458&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":701686,"bill_number":"HB2492","title":"Repealing the requirement that an entity charging admission to view certain closed circuit telecast or subscription television events needs to obtain a permit from the State Athletic Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the requirement that an entity charging admission to view certain closed circuit telecast or subscription television events needs to obtain a permit from the State Athletic Commission and report certain information.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 56, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2492/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2492&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":701691,"bill_number":"HB2468","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2468/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2468&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":701701,"bill_number":"HJR15","title":"The Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment.","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $25,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR15/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":701707,"bill_number":"HB2482","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2482/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2482&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":701713,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Creating pilot program for drug screening of cash assistance applicants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to create a pilot program to provide drug screening of applicants for cash assistance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB348/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=348&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":701718,"bill_number":"HB2451","title":"Providing that recess periods or other such time allocated for student physical activity during the regular class day may not be reduced","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that recess periods or other such time allocated for student physical activity during the regular class day may not be reduced when a county school board is attempting to make up lost instructional days because of snow or other emergency situations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2451/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2451&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":701724,"bill_number":"HB2472","title":"Issuing a special registration plate for persons who are residents of this state and who have a family member diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to issue a special registration plate for persons who are residents of this state and who have a family member diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who operates a motor vehicle in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2472/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2472&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":701737,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Expanding scope of cooperative associations to goods and services including recycling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county or regional waste authorities in growth areas to designate common carriers of solid waste to grant an exemption from the requirement for a certificate of convenience and necessity; to establish criteria for the exemption; and to establish requirements for notice and public hearing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 68, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB352/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=352&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":701742,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Relating to jury selection strikes 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. The bill sets forth the order the strikes are to be taken. The bill changes the current code that permits the prosecution to have two strikes and the accused to have six strikes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB345/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=345&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":701747,"bill_number":"HB2474","title":"Relating to the compensation of personnel employed at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Board of Education to establish salary schedules or additional compensation for teachers whose job duties require specialized training and skills or assignments in addition to regular instructional duties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2474/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2474&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":701759,"bill_number":"HB2457","title":"Prohibiting the use of the name or likeness of elected or appointed officials on publicly-owned vehicles","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 193, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2457/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2457&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":701763,"bill_number":"HB2481","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 a dangerous assessment evaluation. The bill creates parity with other judicial participants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2481/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2481&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":701767,"bill_number":"HB2469","title":"Eliminating unnecessary, inactive, or redundant councils, committees and boards","description":"This bill eliminates councils, committees, and boards that are unnecessary, inactive, or redundant, including the Council for Community and Economic Development; the Statewide Mutual Aid Committee; the Principals Standards Advisory Council; and the West Virginia Health Insurance Plan Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2469/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2469&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":701773,"bill_number":"HB2444","title":"Providing for the assignment of economic development office representatives to serve as Small Business Allies as facilitators to assist small business entities and individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide assistance to small businesses by the West Virginia Development office. The bill provides for the assignment of economic development office representatives to serve as Small Business Allies to act as facilitators to assist small business entities and individuals desiring to establish and maintain a small business; and duties and services to be provided.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2444/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2444&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":701784,"bill_number":"HB2490","title":"Establishing a tax credit for new businesses that locate in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establishing a tax credit for new businesses that locate in the state. The bill sets forth how the credit is determined. The bill establishes the conditions that must be met to qualify for the credit. The bill defines terms.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2490/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2490&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":701790,"bill_number":"HB2486","title":"Relating to school curricular standards and assessments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue the use of Common Core Standards and assessments in the state; require the department of education to promulgate new standards for academic curriculum and assessment; and allow school districts to develop academic standards that exceed statewide standards.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2486/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2486&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":701797,"bill_number":"HB2488","title":"Requiring the construction of new public buildings and when an entrance of an existing public building is renovated to be compliant with the federal Americans With Disabilities Act by having automatic doors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the construction of new public buildings and when an entrance to an existing public building is renovated to be compliant with the federal Americans With Disabilities Act by having automatic doors. The bill defines the term “public building” and authorizes rule-making.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2488/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2488&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":701801,"bill_number":"HB2489","title":"Relating to supervision of works by a sanitary board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a sanitary board is not required to have a registered professional engineer serving on the board if the board is supervising construction of a project for which a registered professional engineer is under contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2489/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2489&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":701811,"bill_number":"HB2452","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2452/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2452&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":701817,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Creating Firearms Act of 2015","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Firearms Act of 2015. The bill repeals the exceptions section of the code to prohibitions against carrying concealed handguns and exemptions from licensing fees. It authorizes carrying a handgun for purposes of self-defense while in the woods of this state whether the handgun is concealed or not. The bill provides that if the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the court fail to uphold a denial of a license, the applicant is entitled to reasonable costs and attorney's fees, payable by the sheriff's office which issued the denial. The bill amends the provision relation to who is prohibited from possessing firearms under section seven of this article, maintains the penalty provisions. It sets out the procedure for the sheriff in determining eligibility for license when license holder changes home county. The bill amends the language relating to the right of certain persons to limit possession of firearms on premises and private real property.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/20/15 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB347/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=347&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":701822,"bill_number":"HB2447","title":"Prohibiting the naming for certain persons of a publicly funded building, road, structure or project which receives any operating or construction moneys from state sources or state taxpayers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the naming of a publicly funded building, road, structure or project which receives any operating or construction moneys from state sources or state taxpayers for a living, elected official by any governmental entity. The bill also provides that any responsible governmental official authorizing the naming of a building, road, structure or project for a living elected official is liable to the governmental entity for any costs incurred by a violation.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2447/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2447&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":701828,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Establishing criminal penalties for assault or battery on utility workers","description":"Special criminal penalties are already established for assault or battery on government, health care or emergency service workers. The purpose of this bill is to include utility workers among those other workers for whom protections are established. Utility worker includes those employed on interstate pipelines.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB350/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=350&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":701837,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"The USMC Cpl Marple W. Landes and US Army PV2 Margel S. Landes Memorial Bridge.","description":"The USMC Cpl Marple W. Landes and US Army PV2 Margel S. Landes Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR28/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":701841,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Relating to Tourism Promotion Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide annual revenue to the Tourism Promotion Fund to ensure that the Division of Tourism is able to successfully promote West Virginia and participate in the Tourism Matching Advertising Partnership Program. The bill also requires Division of Tourism to conduct a study on how the funds from the Tourism Promotion Fund are being spent and submit a report summarizing the study to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance before January 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB349/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=349&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":701848,"bill_number":"HB2480","title":"Changing the number of strikes in jury selection in felony cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the accused to have five strikes from a panel of jurors and to allow the prosecuting attorney to have three strikes from a panel of potential jurors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2480/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2480&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":701855,"bill_number":"HB2479","title":"Relating to the powers and authority of state and local law enforcement to enforce underage drinking laws at private clubs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to state the legal right and authority of state or local law enforcement to enter public areas on or adjacent to any private club, or take other appropriate police action to enforce the underage drinking laws of this state.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2479/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2479&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":701866,"bill_number":"HB2487","title":"Requiring a person restraining a mentally ill or mentally challenged person in a \"four point restraint\" to administer sedation by injection at the time the patient is secured","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a person restraining a mentally ill or mentally challenged person in a \"four point restraint\" to administer sedation by injection at the time the patient is secured in the \"four point restraint\". The bill provides guidelines for handling the patient after initial restraint and sedation and establishes a penalty for failure to sedate by injection upon use of the \"four point restraint.\" The bill establishes a criminal penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2487/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2487&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":701870,"bill_number":"HB2449","title":"Permitting co-owners of cows to receive raw milk from those cows","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit coowners of cows to receive raw milk from those cows. The bill authorizes rule making.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2449/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2449&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":701878,"bill_number":"HB2473","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2473/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2473&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":701883,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Creating Mental Health, Veterans and Service Members Court Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is establishing a Mental Health, Veteran and Service Member Court within the Supreme Court of Appeals. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth the policy and goals of the Legislature in establishes the court. The bill grants authority to oversee the court to the Administrator of the Supreme Court. The bill sets forth the structure of the court. The bill provides for a written agreement to participate in the court. The bill sets forth incentives for successful participation. The bill provides for sanctions for a violation of the provisions of the court. The bill sets out disposition on successful completion. The bill provides for teams to function within the court. The bill sets forth eligibility requirements for participation. The bill sets forth a procedure to participate in the court. The bill allows for mental health and drug treatment services for participants. The bill provides for governance of the court by the Supreme Court of Appeals. The bill sets forth information to be maintained on participants. The bill provides for a funding mechanisms which may include court fees. The bill provides for limitation of liability. The bill provides for statutory construction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB346/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=346&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":701892,"bill_number":"HB2453","title":"Relating to educational benefits for dependents of deceased or disabled veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for children and spouses of National Guard members and members of a Reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or persons on federal or state active military duty who are residents of this state and who have suffered a hundred percent total and permanent service-connected disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2453/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2453&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":701898,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Designating January 28, 2015, Generation West Virginia Day","description":"Designating January 28, 2015, Generation West Virginia Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR16/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":701901,"bill_number":"HB2478","title":"Relating to public school finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise certain aspects of public school finance and the school aid formula. First, it eliminates the authority of growth county boards of education to designate regular school board levy revenues due to new construction or improvements to a Growth County School Facilities Act Fund. Second, it authorizes propane as an eligible fuel for the ten percent additional percentage allowance for school bus systems using alternative fuels. Third, it extends the bus replacement cycle from twelve to fifteen years. Fourth, it eliminates certain adjustments in the basic foundation program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 100, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2478/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2478&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":701915,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Creating Rehabilitation Services Vending Program Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Rehabilitation Services Vending Program Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB354/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=354&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":701921,"bill_number":"HB2471","title":"Relating to food handlers' licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a county may issue a food handler’s licenses that is valid state-wide. The bill provides that the county may charge separate fees, one for county only licenses and the other for multicounty licenses.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2471/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2471&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":701927,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Recognizing value and importance of state's innovation industry","description":"Recognizing value and importance of state's innovation industry","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR18/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":701930,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Clarifying scope, application and requirements for error corrections by CPRB","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the scope, application and methods for error correction required by the CPR as it relates to PER, DRS, MPFRS, TRS, TDC Plan, State Police (Plan A), State Police (Plan B) and JRS.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 207, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB342/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=342&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":701939,"bill_number":"HB2446","title":"Permitting the possession of firearms on the grounds of higher education institutions by all persons with valid licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the possession of firearms on the grounds of higher education institutions by all persons with valid licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2446/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2446&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":701943,"bill_number":"HB2445","title":"Relating generally to the State Administrative Procedures Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the state Administrative Procedures Act. It defines the term \"legislative exempt rule\" and adds that term to the provisions regarding the requirements for amendments to existing rules, proposed new rules and the repeal of existing rules. Provisions are added regarding rules of agencies which cease to exist and technical amendments to existing rules. The bill also establishes filing and adoption requirements for legislative exempt rules. The bill makes all legislative rules effective from passage and requires a list of interested parties be provided with emergency rules. The bill changes the number of copies required when filing an emergency rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2445/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2445&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":701953,"bill_number":"HB2465","title":"Authorizing the election of and specifying qualifications for nonappointed members of the West Virginia Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the election of and specify qualifications for the members of the West Virginia Board of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2465/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2465&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":701959,"bill_number":"HB2456","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2456/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2456&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":701966,"bill_number":"HB2467","title":"Establishing a farmers market vendor permit and its scope and fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a farmers market vendor permit and its scope and fees. It states a purpose and provides definitions. The bill permits consignment farmers markets. And, the bill requires The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to propose rules for legislative approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2467/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2467&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":701973,"bill_number":"HB2455","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 that minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2455/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2455&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":701977,"bill_number":"HB2476","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a special \"SECOND AMENDMENT\" license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the issuance of special \"SECOND AMENDMENT\" registration plates.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2476/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2476&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":701981,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Designating State Police Superintendent administrator and enforcer of motor vehicle inspection program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Superintendent of the West Virginia State Police to make necessary rules as the current administrator and enforcer of the motor vehicle inspection program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB353/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=353&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":701984,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Exempting chiropractors from continuing education requirement on mental health conditions common to veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove chiropractic physicians from the list of medical professionals required to perform continuing education in the area of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB343/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=343&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":704277,"bill_number":"HB2498","title":"Allowing taxpayers to make partial payments of real and personal property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow taxpayers to make partial payments on their real and personal property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2498/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2498&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":704282,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Repealing code sections relating to mandatory state motor vehicle inspections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article creating mandatory state inspections of motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB369/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=369&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":704285,"bill_number":"HB2511","title":"Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act","description":"The purpose of this article is to create the \"Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act. The bill exempts health care sharing ministries from state statutory requirements of individual and group accident and health insurance policies. The bill sets forth the conditions that must be met. The bill provides a short title. The bill defines a term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2511/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2511&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":704293,"bill_number":"HB2510","title":"Relating to school celebrations, recognition programs and events","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow sweets to be served at elementary school parties to teach balanced nutrition through moderation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2510/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2510&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":704308,"bill_number":"HB2508","title":"Creating the West Virginia Freedom of Conscience Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Freedom of Conscience Protection Act to ensure that, in all cases where state action burdens the exercise of religion, strict scrutiny is applied and to provide a claim or defense to a person or persons whose exercise of religion is burdened by state action.   This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2508/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2508&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":704314,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Relating to issuance of travel insurance entity producer licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to issue a limited lines travel insurance producer license to a business entity and to allow travel retailers and their employees to offer and disseminate travel insurance under the limited lines travel insurance business entity producer license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB365/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=365&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":704319,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Relating to public school curricular standards and assessments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to develop better West Virginia Educational Standards tailored to West Virginia students, developed by West Virginia education professionals; to promote involvement of local educators and parents; to prohibit the school board from ceding authority over curricular standards or student data to federal government or private entities; to prohibit the use of common core standards and assessments; to implement temporary curricular standards; to limit the use of statewide assessments; to prohibit the sharing of student level data; to create the West Virginia Legislative Education Standards Development Steering Commission and Education Standards Development Subcommittees; and to prohibit colleges in this state from denying admission based on participation in common core programs or tests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB362/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=362&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":704334,"bill_number":"HB2499","title":"Making available elective courses on the history of the old and new testaments of the bible","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make available elective courses of instruction in all schools located within this state on the history of the old and new testaments of the bible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2499/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2499&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":704340,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Repealing code sections relating to book indexes and claims reports required by court clerks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal two outdated provisions relating to circuit clerk responsibilities concerning indexes of books and reports about claims against the state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 57, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB360/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=360&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":704348,"bill_number":"HB2507","title":"Relating to membership provisions in the West Virginia Municipal Police and Firefighters Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the definition of “member” in MPFRS to be consistent with","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 211, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2507/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2507&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":704359,"bill_number":"HB2512","title":"Requiring the consent of the Public Service Commission before an electric utility subject to this chapter may retire or permanently shut-down an electric generating plant","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the consent of the Public Service Commission before an electric utility subject to this chapter may retire or permanently shut-down an electric generating plant. The bill further provides that the Public Service Commission require a contemporaneous and achievable plan by the utility to assure continuation of economical, adequate and reliable electricity power supply, before consenting to the retirement or shut-down.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2512/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2512&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":704366,"bill_number":"HB2496","title":"Adopting the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt and approve the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.    This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 186, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2496/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2496&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":704374,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Eliminating prevailing hourly wage requirement for construction of public improvements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article requiring public authorities engaged in the construction of public improvements to pay the prevailing hourly rate of wages. The bill also repeals other provisions associated with that requirement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 183, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB361/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=361&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":704389,"bill_number":"HB2504","title":"Relating to the Public Employees Retirement System Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the members deposit fund, the employers accumulation fund, the retirement reserve fund, the income fund and the expense fund all refer to the Public Employees Retirement Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2504/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2504&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":704395,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Creating Patient Protection and Transparency Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Patient Protection and Transparency Act which requires information to be given to, and provides protections for, persons who purchase insurance through the West Virginia Health Benefit Exchange or an exchange website operated by the federal government.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 182, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB366/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=366&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":704402,"bill_number":"HB2514","title":"Creating a Bureau of Actuarial Services within the office of the Legislative Auditor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Bureau of Actuarial Services within the office of the Legislative Auditor to provide independent actuarial services for all departments, agencies or institutions of State Government of West Virginia, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards and transferring responsibility of providing the various actuarial service required by state agencies from those agencies to the Legislative Auditor.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2514/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2514&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":704418,"bill_number":"HB2505","title":"Relating to retirement system participation and concurrent employment provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that members of DSRS, MPFRS and EMSRS first employed in covered employment shall participate in only one retirement system administered by CPRB in which the member has the earliest hire date; and to specify that members of PERS, State Police (Plan B) and TRS employed in an additional job in DSRS, MPFRS or EMSRS shall participate in and abide by the concurrent employment provisions of said system administered by CPRB.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 205, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2505/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2505&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":704425,"bill_number":"HB2497","title":"Rewriting the licensing requirements for the practice of medicine and surgery or podiatry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reformulate what constitutes the unauthorized practice of medicine and podiatry under the West Virginia Board of Medicine, including qualified exemptions. The bill also updates and defines telemedicine and telemedicine technologies and medical services delivery standards. The bill establishes criminal penalties for unauthorized medical practice. The bill authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2497/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2497&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":704431,"bill_number":"HB2502","title":"Possessing deadly weapons on school buses or on the premises of educational facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize active law-enforcement officers and retired law-enforcement officers acting as security for schools to carry deadly weapons on a school bus, on school property or at school sponsored functions when certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 78, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2502/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2502&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":704444,"bill_number":"HB2501","title":"Prohibiting sexual offenders from residing within one thousand feet of a school or childcare facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit sexual offenders from residing within one thousand feet of a school or childcare facility. The bill requires persons, as a condition of probation, parole or supervised release, convicted of sexual crimes against a minor be subject to global positional system monitoring for life. The bill also provides for a felony penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2501/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2501&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":704451,"bill_number":"HB2509","title":"Determining federal health care legislation invalid in this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new article relating to federal health care legislation. It determines that the federal legislation is invalid in this state. The bill defines acts that are violations of state law and provides criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2509/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2509&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":704461,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Creating Coal Jobs and Safety Act of 2015","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Coal Jobs and Safety Act of 2015, which is comprised of the new code sections added and the amendments to current code sections made during the 2015 Legislative Session. The bill provides methods of assuring that discharges from waste piles do not exceed applicable water quality standards. The bill conforms the rules regarding the procedures for requesting and obtaining inactive status and the rules relating to the requirements for contemporaneous reclamation under the West Virginia Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act to the corresponding federal requirements. The bill abolishes the West Virginia Diesel Equipment Commission. The bill transfers the duties and responsibilities of the commission to the Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training. The bill defines terms. The bill provides rule-making authority. The bill provides that approvals of equipment and rules previously approved by the commission continue in full force and effect. The bill develops emergency rules for statewide hardness-based aluminum water quality criteria for the protection of aquatic life. The bill prohibits the wholesale incorporation of water quality standards into permits rather than specifically developing terms and conditions on a permit-by-permit basis that are designed to protect water quality standards, the scope of the permit shield as it relates to compliance with water quality standards. The bill establishes an administrative and civil enforcement process for coal mining-related permits that conforms with corresponding federal requirements. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill permits the immediate temporary suspension, suspension or revocation of a certificate held by a certified person who has tested positive for certain drugs or alcohol, refused to submit a sample for screening, possessed or submitted a substituted sample, or possessed or submitted an adulterated sample for testing. The bill provides if a drug test is positive a certified employee may not rely on the fact that the drug was prescribed if the prescription is more than one year old. The bill sets forth the requirements for movement of off-track mining equipment in areas of active workings where energized trolley wires or trolley feeder wires are present. The bill establishes premovement requirements. The bill increases the distance from five hundred feet to one thousand five hundred feet of the nearest working face where transportation of certain personnel in certain instances is done exclusively by rail. The bill increases the distance of track to be maintained when a section is fully developed and being prepared for retreating. The bill permits the use of sideboards on shuttle cars if they are equipped with cameras. The bill increases the spacing between shelter holes. The bill removes the requirement that locomotives, personnel carriers, barrier tractors and other related equipment be equipped with suitable lifting jacks and handles. The bill prescribes that no one, other than the motorman and brakeman, should not ride on a locomotive unless authorized by the mine foreman, and then only when safe riding facilities are provided.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 52, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB357/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=357&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":704474,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Relating to quality control procedure for agency rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement quality control procedures for agency rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB355/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=355&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":704481,"bill_number":"HB2515","title":"Relating to elk restoration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Natural Resources to take an active role in the reintroduction of the elk species to the state. The bill establishes a fine for the illegal taking of elk. The bill makes findings and provides for rule-making. The bill requires hunters to electronically register the taken wildlife in lieu of its delivery to an official checking station.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 242, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2515/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2515&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":704486,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Relating to suicide prevention awareness","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the number of people who are trained in suicide prevention in order to maximize the possibility that at risk children and adults can be saved. School personnel from middle school through college will not only be trained, they will provide children and young adults with suicide prevention information, facilitate discussion about preventing suicide and make mental health resources available. Licensed medical professionals will be required to obtain education in suicide prevention as part of their licensing process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB359/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=359&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":704505,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Relating to risk-based capital reporting for health organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt a National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ model to establish standards for minimum capital and surplus to be maintained by a health organization and provide for the early detection of a potentially hazardous or otherwise dangerous financial condition of a health organization in order to protect its enrollees and the general public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB368/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=368&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":704512,"bill_number":"HB2495","title":"Relating to the written examination of applicants for a license to operate a motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require information about the dangers of distracted driving to appear on the examination for license to operate a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2495/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2495&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":704515,"bill_number":"HB2500","title":"Allowing local boards of health to appoint physician assistants as local health officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit physician assistants to serve as local health officers for local boards of health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2500/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2500&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":704528,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Exempting State Police Forensic Laboratory from state purchasing guidelines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory from state purchasing guidelines.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB364/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=364&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":704537,"bill_number":"HB2513","title":"Relating to school personnel, employment term and class titles of service personnel and definitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a school personnel multiclassification status within the definitions of \"Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher - Temporary Authorization\", \"Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher - Permanent Authorization\" and \"Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher - Paraprofessional Certificate\" in the employment term and class titles of service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2513/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2513&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":704544,"bill_number":"HB2503","title":"Relating to appraisal value of certain motor vehicles for purposes of ad valorem property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the minimum appraised value of a motor vehicle is $700 and that the appraised value of an antique motor vehicle is $5000 for purposes of ad valorem property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2503/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2503&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":704556,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Establishing maximum rates and service limitations for reimbursement of health care services by Court of Claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Court of Claims to establish maximum rates and service limitations for reimbursement of health care services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 50, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB363/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=363&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":704565,"bill_number":"HB2494","title":"Creating a provisional plea process in criminal cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a provisional plea process in criminal proceedings. The bill also sets forth legislative findings.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2494/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2494&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":704573,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Requiring court issue divorce certificate reflecting name change","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a court, when ordering a divorce that includes a change in name, to issue a divorce certificate reflecting the new name. The bill sets forth what information the certificate is to contain.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB358/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=358&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":704588,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Authorizing recalculation of base tax revenue amount for sales tax increment financing districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize recalculation of the base tax revenue amount, subject to specified limitations, for sales tax increment financing districts, and to specify that, if sales tax increment financing district monthly revenue is insufficient to recover the base tax revenue amount attributable to that month, the deficit carries forward to subsequent months until paid, but will be discharged on the first day of the next fiscal year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB367/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=367&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":704592,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Providing motorcycle helmet exemption for certain cyclists","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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB356/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=356&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":704597,"bill_number":"HB2506","title":"Relating to duty-related disability retirement in the West Virginia State Police Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that duty-related disability payments in State Police (Plan B) begins the first day of the month following CPRB approval and member termination of employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2506/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2506&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":706170,"bill_number":"HB2516","title":"Awarding of a posthumous high school diploma to parents of a high school senior who dies during the senior year; \"Todd's Law\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the awarding of a posthumous high school diploma to parents of a high school senior who dies during the senior year. The bill also provides that this section may be known as and cited as \"Todd's Law\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2516/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2516&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":706173,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Creating State Infrastructure Fund Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia State Infrastructure Bank within the Division of Highways, in cooperation with a federal program, to provide funds for transportation infrastructure projects within the state.   This article is new; therefore, underscoring has been omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB379/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=379&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":706177,"bill_number":"HB2521","title":"Clarifying the scope, application and methods for error correction required by the CPRB","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the scope, application and methods for error correction required by the CPRB as it relates to PERS, DSRS, MPFRS, TRS, TDC Plan, State Police (Plan A), State Police (Plan B) and JRS.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2521/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2521&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":706185,"bill_number":"HB2520","title":"Relating to domestic violence victims' eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent an individual from being disqualified from receiving unemployment compensation benefits when their separation from employment is due to domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking by family or household members. The individual must seek and accept new suitable work in order to remain eligible for benefits. The bill provides that the employer is not chargeable for benefits paid when the separation from work is for those reasons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2520/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2520&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":706195,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Relating to administration of estates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve the process of administering estates. It requires legal residences to be included on certificates of death, when known; reduces claim period from ninety to sixty days; increases value of estates for which a fiduciary commissioner need not be appointed; repeals redundant provision requiring fiduciary commissioner to publish notice of time for receiving claims against decedents estates; and authorizes the clerk of the county commission to require a certified copy of a decedent's certificate of death or other proof of death and residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB376/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=376&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":706203,"bill_number":"HB2518","title":"Requiring insurers issuing group accident and sickness insurance policies to certain employers to furnish claims loss experience to policyholders","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2518/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2518&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":706209,"bill_number":"HB2519","title":"Creating the 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, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2519/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2519&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":706213,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Requesting DOH erect signs in Marion County designated \"Home of Francis H. Pierpont, Father of West Virginia and Governor of Restored Virginia\"","description":"Requesting DOH erect signs in Marion County designated \"Home of Francis H. Pierpont\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR14/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":706225,"bill_number":"HB2524","title":"Changing the Martinsburg Public Library to the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the Martinsburg Public Library to the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library; to create a library board with the power to operate the public library; and to provide a stable method of financing the operation of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2524/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2524&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":706233,"bill_number":"HB2525","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Fire, EMS and Law-Enforcement Officer Survivor Benefit Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the West Virginia Fire, EMS and Law-Enforcement Officer Survivor Benefit Act with respect to the process to receive the survivor benefit and the eligibility for the survivor benefit. This bill also transfers oversight of the certification process from the Governor’s Office to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, Office of the Secretary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2525/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2525&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":706239,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Relicensing electricians without retesting under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for renewal of a previously nonrenewed electrician's license without retesting, if the electrician pays a double fee and the nonrenewed license had not been revoked.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 108, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB378/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=378&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":706244,"bill_number":"HB2522","title":"Exempting State Teachers Retirement System pension benefits from West Virginia personal income taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt State Teachers Retirement System pension benefits from West Virginia personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2522/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2522&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":706254,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Declaring claims against state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide payment to certain claimants who provided commodities and/or services to the state, but who were not paid because the agency involved overspent its budget.   Total amount of general revenue - $176,344.42","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 51, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB382/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=382&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":706267,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Permitting in absentia parole hearings in certain instances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow in absentia parole hearings in certain instances and waiving a personal appearance by an inmate who is terminally ill and unable to attend permit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 184, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB374/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=374&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":706271,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Declaring the Northern Red Salamander to be the official state amphibian.","description":"Declaring the Northern Red Salamander to be the official state amphibian.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR31/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":706284,"bill_number":"HB2523","title":"Creating a special revenue account to offset costs for the West Virginia State Police 100th Anniversary in 2019","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special revenue account to offset costs for the West Virginia State Police 100th Anniversary in 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 222, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2523/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2523&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":706287,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Limiting civil liability of pharmaceutical manufacturers or sellers providing warning to learned intermediary","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt and codify the learned intermediary doctrine as a defense to a civil action against a manufacturer or seller of a prescription and over-the-counter drug based upon inadequate warnings or instructions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB377/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=377&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":706295,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Providing for civil action mediation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage the resolution of civil cases pending in civil courts through mediation, to outline the process for mediation, and to prescribe  minimum standards for the conduct of mediations in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB372/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=372&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":706306,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Reorganizing Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction and certain subcommittees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify and reorganize existing committee/subcommittees relating to the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Prevention.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 81, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB370/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=370&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":706315,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Commemorating the life of Morris E. \"Mike\" Mowery, Jr.","description":"Commemorating the life of Morris E. \"Mike\" Mowery, Jr.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR7/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":706324,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Creating State Police 100th Anniversary Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special revenue account to offset costs for the West Virginia State Police 100th Anniversary in 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB381/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=381&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":706328,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Applying forum non conveniens doctrine when actions involve resident and nonresident plaintiffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the application of the doctrine of forum non conveniens when civil actions involve both legal resident and nonresident plaintiffs and the proper dismissal of such actions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB371/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=371&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":706337,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Allowing wireless communication image serve as proof of motor vehicle insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow an image displayed on a wireless communication device to serve as proof of insurance on a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 175, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB373/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=373&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":706345,"bill_number":"HB2517","title":"Updating the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2517/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2517&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":706357,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Specifying who receives parole hearing notices via regular or certified mail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify who receives notice of parole hearings via regular or certified mail.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 185, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB375/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=375&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":706362,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Relating to when Future Fund deposits are made","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund - Part B in the calculation of when deposits may be made into the West Virginia Future Fund, and to add a definition for \"education and workforce development.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-30","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB380/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=380&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":707212,"bill_number":"HB2563","title":"Requiring the State Superintendent of Schools to be elected on a nonpartisan basis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that beginning in 2018 the State Superintendent of Schools will be elected on a nonpartisan basis for four-year terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2563/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2563&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ihle"},
{"bill_id":707223,"bill_number":"HB2529","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Agriculture to develop a pilot program for the cultivation of marijuana to be sold in states where sales are legal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to develop a pilot program for the cultivation of marijuana to be sold in states where sales are legal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2529/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2529&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":707236,"bill_number":"HB2562","title":"Relating to sales tax increment financing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize recalculation of the base tax revenue amount, subject to specified limitations, for sales tax increment financing districts, and to specify that, if sales tax increment financing district monthly revenue is insufficient to recover the base tax revenue amount attributable to that month, the deficit carries forward to subsequent months until paid, but will be discharged on the first day of the next fiscal year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 91, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2562/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2562&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":707248,"bill_number":"HB2554","title":"Relating to protection of utility workers from crimes against the person","description":"Special criminal penalties are already established for assault or battery on government, health care or emergency service workers. The purpose of this bill is to include utility workers among those other workers for whom protections are established. Utility worker includes those employed on interstate pipelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2554/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2554&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":707261,"bill_number":"HB2536","title":"Relating to travel insurance limited lines producers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to issue a limited lines travel insurance producer license to a business entity and to allow travel retailers and their employees to offer and disseminate travel insurance under the limited lines travel insurance business entity producer license.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 145, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2536/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2536&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":707273,"bill_number":"HB2539","title":"Increasing by seven the number of participants in the Home Rule Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of participants allowed in the Home Rule Pilot Program to allow the seven municipalities who were not accepted in the Home Rule Pilot Program to reapply.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2539/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2539&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":707286,"bill_number":"HB2559","title":"Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the tax on cigarettes from 55 cents to $1.05.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2559/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2559&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":707301,"bill_number":"HB2546","title":"Relating to insurance requirements for transportation network companies and drivers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers.  This article is completely new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2546/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2546&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":707312,"bill_number":"HB2541","title":"Permitting counties to impose additional levy on property within the county for the sole purpose of funding public libraries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit counties to impose an additional levy on property within the county for the sole purpose of funding public libraries. The bill maintains the usual requirements for levies, including that the question be put to the voters in an election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2541/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2541&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":707323,"bill_number":"HB2543","title":"Access to Opioid Antagonists Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow initial responders to possess and administer opioid antagonists in suspected opiate-related overdoses; to ensure opioid antagonists are made available to individuals at risk of overdose, as well as to relatives, friends and caregivers of such individuals; and to establish responsibilities for licensed health care providers that prescribe opioid antagonists.  This is a new article; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2543/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2543&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":707336,"bill_number":"HB2550","title":"Increasing the number of unexcused absences of a student before action may be taken against the parent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of unexcused absences from five to ten of a student before action may be taken against the parent, guardian or custodian of the student.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 98, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2550/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2550&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":707349,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Relating to Board of Registration for Professional Engineers license renewals and reinstatements","description":"Relating to Board of Registration for Professional Engineers license renewals and reinstatements","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 191, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB389/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=389&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":707362,"bill_number":"HB2558","title":"Providing a $500 credit against state personal income tax for certain members of volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of volunteer fire departments who have worked for a volunteer fire department at least five hundred hours during the tax year a credit of $500 from their state personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2558/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2558&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":707375,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"The US Army SPC David H. Stamper Memorial Bridge.","description":"The US Army SPC David H. Stamper Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR36/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":707386,"bill_number":"HB2560","title":"Relating to disqualification for public retirement plan benefits when a participant is determined to have rendered less than honorable service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add WVMPFRS to the definition of \"retirement plan\" as it relates to disqualification for public retirement plan benefits; and to specify that TRS participants who elected to transfer from the TDC Plan (","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2560/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2560&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":707401,"bill_number":"HB2549","title":"Relating to the preparation and publication of county financial statements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the preparation and publication of county financial statements by October 15, instead of \"within ninety days after the first session held after the beginning of each fiscal year.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 71, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2549/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2549&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":707413,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Regulating transportation network companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow and regulate Transportation Network Companies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Tabled by Senate on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB385/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=385&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":707425,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Recognizing February 6, 2015, National Wear Red Day","description":"Recognizing February 6, 2015, National Wear Red Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR19/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":707439,"bill_number":"HB2528","title":"Providing scholarships for certain former coal miners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide scholarships for certain former coal miners. The bill grants rule-making authority.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2528/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2528&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":707451,"bill_number":"HB2540","title":"Requiring automobile liability insurance providers must give a policyholder fourteen days notice of an intent to cancel the policy if the reason for cancellation is nonpayment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require automobile liability insurance providers must give a policyholder fourteen days notice of an intent to cancel the policy if the reason for cancellation is nonpayment of a premium.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2540/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2540&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":707466,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Excluding mobile x-ray services from health care provider tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude mobile x-ray services from the health care provider tax.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB386/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=386&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":707477,"bill_number":"HB2534","title":"Prohibiting discrimination based upon age or sexual orientation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add “sexual orientation” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodation; add “age” and “sexual orientation” to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing; and define “sexual orientation”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2534/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2534&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":707490,"bill_number":"HB2545","title":"Relating to reimbursement of certification fee for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a technical improvement in the language for reimbursement of teachers for fees upon enrollment, completion or renewal of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification. Currently completion is defined as submitting “ten scorable entries,” but the NBPTS has changed its definition several times over the years and the current statutory definition is no longer valid. The new language requires the submission of satisfactory evidence to the West Virginia Department of Education, rather than relying on a specific parameter of the NBPTS that may change.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2545/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2545&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":707504,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"The Lipscomb Brothers Veterans Bridge","description":"The Lipscomb Brothers Veterans Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR32/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":707516,"bill_number":"HB2542","title":"Requiring reviews of groups of agencies on a four-year cycle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require agency review of certain groups of state agencies to be made on a four-year schedule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2542/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2542&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":707528,"bill_number":"HB2553","title":"Relating to human trafficking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the human trafficking statute so that certain definitions and provisions conform to provisions of a bill on Human Trafficking that has been approved by the Uniform Law Commission and unanimously approved by the ABA House of Delegates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2553/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2553&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":707539,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Permitting wine sales by specialty shop located in dry county, magisterial district or municipality","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale of wine by a wine specialty shop in a county that has not elected to permit the sale of wine or alcohol beverages.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB384/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=384&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":707558,"bill_number":"HB2530","title":"Establishing a Library Facilities Improvement Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Library Facilities Improvement Fund, to set forth its general structure and provide for rule-making.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2530/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2530&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":707568,"bill_number":"HB2567","title":"Electing members of county school boards on a nonpartisan basis in general elections only","description":"The purpose of this bill is to elect members of county school boards on a nonpartisan basis and only in general elections. The bill establishes eligibility of candidates. The bill provides that members currently serving shall continue on the boards until any new members take office.  The bill repeals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2567/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2567&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ihle"},
{"bill_id":707578,"bill_number":"HB2527","title":"Creating a Task Force on Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children; \"Erin Merryn's Law\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children within the Center for Professional Development. It is named after child sexual abuse survivor, Erin Merryn. The task force is to develop recommendations and proposals for statutory changes, state education policy, and methods to foster cooperation among state agencies, local government, schools and community efforts to prevent child sexual abuse in West Virginia.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 45, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2527/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2527&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":707588,"bill_number":"HB2533","title":"Authorizing an additional circuit court judge for the twenty-third judicial circuit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize an additional circuit court judge for the twenty-third Judicial Circuit consisting of Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2533/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2533&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":707601,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Permitting hunting or trapping on private lands on Sundays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow hunting and trapping on private lands throughout the state on Sundays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB383/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=383&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":707614,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Changing remittance procedure for sales and use taxes on homeowners' dues, fees and assessments","description":"Changing remittance procedure for sales and use taxes on homeowners' dues, fees and assessments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB388/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=388&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":707626,"bill_number":"HB2552","title":"Permitting utility consumers to use the consumer protection laws when concerning billing issues are in question","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit utility consumers to use the consumer protection laws when billing issues are in question. The bill provides the Attorney General with the power to inquire about a billing issue. The bill provides that the remedy is in addition to other remedies available from the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The bill provides that the powers and responsibilities of the commission are not affected.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2552/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2552&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":707640,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"The John B. Short Memorial Bridge","description":"The John B. Short Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR34/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":707652,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Creating Task Force on Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children within the Center for Professional Development. It is named after child sexual abuse survivor, Erin Merryn. The task force is to develop recommendations and proposals for statutory changes, state education policy, and methods to foster cooperation among state agencies, local government, schools and community efforts to prevent child sexual abuse in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB387/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=387&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":707667,"bill_number":"HB2544","title":"Clarifying that optometrists may continue to exercise the same prescriptive authority which they possessed prior to hydrocodone being reclassified","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit an oral pharmaceutical certified licensee, certified optometrist, to prescribe hydrocodone and hydrocodone containing drugs, for a duration of no more than three days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2544/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2544&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":707678,"bill_number":"HB2555","title":"Forfeiture Reporting Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide legislators with information necessary for basic oversight of law-enforcement agencies who obtain private property under state and federal forfeiture laws. The information will be available to the public.   This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2555/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2555&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":707689,"bill_number":"HB2537","title":"Requiring that the chairperson of the Public Service Commission be elected on a nonpartisan ballot","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the chairperson of the Public Service Commission to be elected on a nonpartisan basis beginning in 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2537/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2537&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ihle"},
{"bill_id":707703,"bill_number":"HB2551","title":"Prohibiting internet service providers from advertising or offering to provide high speed internet service that is not at least ten megabytes per second","description":"The purpose of this is to prohibit Internet service providers from advertising or offering to provide high speed Internet service that is not at least ten megabytes per second. The bill creates a cause of action for consumers and the Attorney General. The bill requires the Attorney General to investigate complaints. The bill grants the Attorney General injunctive power. The bill establishes monetary penalties.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2551/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2551&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":707714,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"The Historic Blue-Gray Highway.","description":"The Historic Blue-Gray Highway.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR35/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Ihle"},
{"bill_id":707728,"bill_number":"HB2565","title":"Reorganizing the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction and its subcommittees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify and reorganize existing committee/subcommittees relating to the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Prevention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2565/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2565&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":707740,"bill_number":"HB2531","title":"Good Jobs Internet Reporting Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Good Jobs Internet Reporting Act. The bill requires the reporting of job creation and retention data, tax credit data and property tax redemptions, abatements and exemptions to the Department of Revenue. It requires the Department of Revenue to report the data to the Legislature and to publish the reports on the Internet.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2531/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2531&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":707754,"bill_number":"HB2556","title":"Providing medical and religious exemptions from mandatory immunizations for school children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide medical and religious exemptions from mandatory immunizations for school children. The bill would require parents and guardians to assert their religious beliefs in an affidavit. Parents or guardians seeking an exemption for a child would be required to present an affidavit to be provided to the Department of Health and Human Resources, before the exemption could apply. Further, the bill would remove students who are not immunized from school in times of emergency or epidemics. The bill provides that the Secretary of Health and Human Resources may by legislative rule add or delete diseases for which vaccines are required for school attendance and reconstitutes the Immunization Advisory Committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2556/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2556&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":707766,"bill_number":"HB2538","title":"Relating to administrative fees for the Tax Division of the Department of Revenue","description":"The purpose of this bill is to: (1) Authorize a 1% fee for the Tax Department on collections of specified taxes, for collection, distribution and administration of special revenue fees by the Tax Department and for collection of money for another state or local agency or entity, and to authorize limited changes to fees by legislative rule; (2) authorize reimbursement to the Tax Department for OASIS fees imposed on transactions; (3)authorize fee changes, subject to limitations, by legislative rule; and (4) authorize a Tax Department revolving fund for deposits of such fees, limited to a $3 Million carryover.  Section 11-10-27 is new; therefore, it is entirely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2538/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2538&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":707777,"bill_number":"HB2526","title":"Providing for the transfer of ownership, operation and maintenance of certain assets of the West Virginia Parkways Authority to the Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the transfer of ownership, operation and maintenance of certain assets of the West Virginia parkways authority, including the road now known as the West Virginia to the Division of Highways. The bill requires all debt obligations of the Parkways Authority to be satisfied by February 1, 2021. The bill eliminates tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike after debt obligations are satisfied. The bill directs the Governor to issue a proclamation that all obligations are satisfied and transfer of assets. The bill provides that certain materials, equipment, assets and employees of the parkways authority be transferred to the Division of Highways. The bill provides for employees of the Parkways Authority whose positions are eliminated as result of the transfer. The bill requires certain moneys be used for operation and maintenance of, and for the provision of police services by the West Virginia State Police on the West Virginia Turnpike. The bill provides that all obligations and responsibilities of the parkways authority for the West Virginia Turnpike cease on January 1, 2036. The bill prohibits new bonds from being issued. The bill provides an exception. The bill requires the Division of Highways to accept ownership of the West Virginia Turnpike when the bonds secured by toll revenues have been paid. The bill creates two funds and authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2526/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2526&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":707788,"bill_number":"HB2535","title":"Relating generally to suicide prevention training, \"Jamie's Law\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the number of people who are trained in suicide prevention in order to maximize the possibility that at risk children and adults can be saved. School personnel from middle school through college will not only be trained, they will provide children and young adults with suicide prevention information, facilitate discussion about preventing suicide and make mental health resources available. Licensed medical professionals will be required to obtain education in suicide prevention as part of their licensing process.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 225, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2535/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2535&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":707802,"bill_number":"HB2557","title":"Clarifying that an insured driver of a motor vehicle is covered by the driver's auto insurance policy when renting or leasing a vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that an insured driver of a motor vehicle is covered by the driver's auto insurance policy when renting or leasing a vehicle. If the renter of a vehicle does not have auto insurance coverage, the rental or leasing car company is the provider of security.  Strike-through indicates language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 143, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2557/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2557&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":707815,"bill_number":"HB2547","title":"Removing certain officials from office for misconduct or neglect of official duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2547/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2547&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":707829,"bill_number":"HB2561","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to contract with private providers or contractors for necessary emergency maintenance operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Highways to contract with private providers or contractors for necessary emergency maintenance operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2561/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2561&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":707839,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"The Everett Ronnie Fields, Sr. Memorial Bridge","description":"The Everett Ronnie Fields, Sr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR33/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":707850,"bill_number":"HB2532","title":"Reducing federal adjusted gross income for volunteer fire department and rescue squad members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of volunteer fire departments and rescue squads who have successfully completed required training and are covered by workers’ compensation a $5,000 modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for personal income tax purposes.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2532/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2532&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":707863,"bill_number":"HB2566","title":"Coal Jobs and Safety Act of 2015","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Coal Jobs and Safety Act of 2015, which is comprised of the new code sections added and the amendments to current code sections made during the 2015 Legislative Session. The bill provides methods of assuring that discharges from waste piles do not exceed applicable water quality standards. The bill conforms the rules regarding the procedures for requesting and obtaining inactive status and the rules relating to the requirements for contemporaneous reclamation under the West Virginia Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act to the corresponding federal requirements. The bill abolishes the West Virginia Diesel Equipment Commission. The bill transfers the duties and responsibilities of the commission to the Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training. The bill defines terms. The bill provides rule-making authority. The bill provides that approvals of equipment and rules previously approved by the commission continue in full force and effect. The bill develops statewide hardness-based aluminum water quality criteria for the protection of aquatic life. The bill prohibits the wholesale incorporation of water quality standards into permits rather than specifically developing terms and conditions on a permit-by-permit basis that are designed to protect water quality standards, the scope of the permit shield as it relates to compliance with water quality standards. The bill establishes an administrative and civil enforcement process for coal mining-related permits that conforms with corresponding federal requirements. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill permits the immediate temporary suspension, suspension or revocation of a certificate held by a certified person who has tested positive for certain drugs or alcohol, refused to submit a sample for screening, possessed or submitted a substituted sample, or possessed or submitted an adulterated sample for testing. The bill provides if a drug test is positive a certified employee may not rely on the fact that the drug was prescribed if the prescription is more than one year old. The bill sets forth the requirements for movement of off-track mining equipment in areas of active workings where energized trolley wires or trolley feeder wires are present. The bill establishes premovement requirements. The bill increases the distance from five hundred feet to one thousand five hundred feet of the nearest working face where transportation of certain personnel in certain instances is done exclusively by rail. The bill increases the distance of track to be maintained when a section is fully developed and being prepared for retreating. The bill permits the use of sideboards on shuttle cars if they are equipped with cameras. The bill increases the spacing between shelter holes. The bill removes the requirement that locomotives, personnel carriers, barrier tractors and other related equipment be equipped with suitable lifting jacks and handles. The bill prescribes that no one, other than the motorman and brakeman, should not ride on a locomotive unless authorized by the mine foreman, and then only when safe riding facilities are provided.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2566/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2566&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":707874,"bill_number":"HB2564","title":"Relating to school curricular standards and assessments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue the use of Common Core Standards and assessments in the state and require the board of education to develop alternate academic standards.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2564/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2564&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":707884,"bill_number":"HB2548","title":"Authorizing incorporated Class IV municipalities to enforce speed limits by use of any device designed to measure and indicate or record speed by means of microwaves or reflected light","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize Class IV municipalities to enforce speed limits by use of any device designed to measure and indicate or record speed by means of microwaves or reflected light.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2548/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2548&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":709455,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Extending expiration date for health care provider tax on eligible acute care hospitals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the expiration date for the tax rate on eligible acute care hospitals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 236, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB398/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=398&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":709468,"bill_number":"SJR4","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated Disabled Veteran Exemption From Ad Valorem Property Taxation Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to exempt veterans who are one hundred percent disabled from paying ad valorem real property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR4/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":709473,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Providing felony offense of domestic violence or sexual offense by strangling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an act of domestic violence or a sexual offense by strangling is an aggravated felony offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB396/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=396&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":709486,"bill_number":"HB2579","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":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2579/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2579&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":709497,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Requiring routine audits of major information technology projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Chief Technology Officer to ensure that routine audits are made of all major information technology projects that are approved. The bill requires that change orders to be supported by certain documentation. It requires a twenty percent retainage on contracts that are over $1 million. The bill further requires that post-audit reviews be completed on contracts that are over $1 million. The bill also requires that any retainage amounts not paid to vendors to be deposited in the state’s general revenue account.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB404/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=404&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":709509,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Relating to unemployment compensation benefit eligibility for certain victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent an individual from being disqualified from receiving unemployment compensation benefits when their separation from employment is due to domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking by family or household members. The individual must seek and accept new suitable work in order to remain eligible for benefits. The bill provides that the employer is not chargeable for benefits paid when the separation from work is for those reasons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB391/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=391&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":709521,"bill_number":"HB2578","title":"Creating a hunting license permitting crossbow hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a hunting license permitting crossbow hunting. .  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2578/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2578&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":709531,"bill_number":"HB2568","title":"The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Pain-capable Unborn Child Protection Act which prohibit abortions when the gestational age of the fetus reaches pain capable gestation age except when the fetus is not medically viable or the patient has a condition that, on the basis of a reasonably prudent physician’s reasonable medical judgment, so complicates her medical condition as to necessitate the abortion of her pregnancy to avert her death or to avert serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 181, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2568/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2568&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":709536,"bill_number":"HB2580","title":"Creating the Economic Fairness Act of 2015","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the economic fairness act and encourage economic development in counties with high unemployment.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2580/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2580&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":709553,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"The U. S. Army PV2 Eskridge A. Waggoner Memorial Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army PV2 Eskridge A. Waggoner Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR37/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":709556,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Relating to living arrangements for children in foster care and children sixteen years or older","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide living arrangements for children sixteen years or older in foster care. The bill provides matters the court must consider when making a decision regarding planned permanent living arrangements and it sets forth necessary order provisions when the court is considering planned permanent living arrangements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB401/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=401&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":709572,"bill_number":"HB2572","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":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2572/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2572&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":709586,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Authorizing qualified entities access to Criminal Identification Bureau for certain purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize qualified entities, as defined by this section, to access criminal history information provided by the Criminal Identification Bureau for use only for the purpose of screening employees, foster parents, adoptive parents and volunteers or persons applying to be an employee, foster parent, adoptive parent or volunteer with a qualified entity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB405/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=405&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":709596,"bill_number":"HB2576","title":"Creating new code sections which separate the executive departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create new code sections which separate the executive departments, designated","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/15 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2576/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2576&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":709607,"bill_number":"HB2575","title":"Relating to approvals of televised racing days and simulcast contracts by Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require approval of televised racing days and simulcast contracts by Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association; reduce racing days; provide additional reason for reduction in live racing dates; amend provisions relating to notification of mutual clerks and Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of request to reduce racing dates; revise commission procedures regarding determination of reduction in live racing dates at special meeting; and eliminate certain restrictions on moneys placed in purse fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2575/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2575&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":709615,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Requiring personal income tax return include survey regarding use of tax dollars","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Tax Commissioner to include on the West Virginia personal income tax return a short survey asking the taxpayer the top three preferences where the taxpayer's taxes should be spent and the bottom three least preferred preferences where their tax dollars are spent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB402/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=402&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":709629,"bill_number":"HB2571","title":"Creating a fund for pothole repair contributed to by private businesses or entities","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.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/26/15 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2571/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2571&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":709642,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Congratulating Dr. Allen Glasgow, 2015 Outstanding Tree Farmer","description":"Congratulating Dr. Allen Glasgow, 2015 Outstanding Tree Farmer","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR20/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":709647,"bill_number":"HB2569","title":"Relating to the Dealer Recovery Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the authority and discretion of the Dealer Recovery Board to hear claims. The bill further clarifies the types of payments which the Dealer Recovery Board may or may not disburse in the execution of their duties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2569/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2569&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":709660,"bill_number":"HB2577","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":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2577/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2577&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":709673,"bill_number":"HB2573","title":"Establishing the English language to be the official language of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make English the official language of the state and require all state activities and records be in the English language. The bill provides exceptions and defines a term.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2573/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2573&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":709683,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Relating to public higher education procurement and payment of expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow boards of governors of institutions of higher education more flexibility in the procurement and payment of certain expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB392/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=392&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":709699,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Relating to insurance coverage for rented or leased vehicles when driver has no coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that an insured driver of a motor vehicle is covered by the driver's auto insurance policy when renting or leasing a vehicle. If the renter of a vehicle does not have auto insurance coverage, the rental or leasing car company is the provider of security.  Strike-through indicates language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB394/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=394&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":709714,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Relating to hospitals owned or operated by nonprofit corporations or associations or local governmental units","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that hospitals owned or operated by nonprofit corporations, nonprofit associations or local governmental units have only one governing body whose meetings shall be open to the public; to establish certain matters that may be acted upon in executive session by the governing body of a hospital; and to clarify and expand the authorization for the holding of executive sessions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB399/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=399&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":709716,"bill_number":"HB2574","title":"Amending the Aboveground Storage Tank Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the Aboveground Storage Tank Act to address and correct certain unintended consequences of the original enactment. The program is now focused on tanks with a capacity of 10,000 gallons or above within zones of critical concern of public water utilities. Definitions are amended and added. The owner or operator of a tank will certify its compliance with an approved industry standard or program, or to the standards developed by the DEP by rule. Releases are defined in the same way as in other programs administered by the Department of Environmental Protection. Spill prevention and response plans are required. Much of article 31 has been deleted although key provisions have been moved into article 30.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2574/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2574&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":709729,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Transferring powers and duties of Affordable Housing Trust Fund to Housing Development Fund","description":"This bill eliminates the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors, and authorizes the West Virginia Housing Development Fund to carry on the activities previously undertaken by the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Two fees previously deposited in the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund are now deposited in the West Virginia Housing Development Fund’s Affordable Housing Fund, so that the West Virginia Housing Development Fund may continue providing funds to entities previously provided funds by the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB397/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=397&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":709735,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Increasing period during which recorded and refiled motor vehicle liens are valid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase from ten years to fifteen years the time period during which a lien noted on the face of the certificate of title to a motor vehicle is valid. The bill increases from two years to five years the time period during which a refiled lien on a motor vehicle is valid.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 166, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB403/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=403&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":709746,"bill_number":"HB2570","title":"Relating to a tax deduction allowed for capital expenditures from the corporate net income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a deduction for all capital expenditures from the corporate net income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2570/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2570&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":709763,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Authorizing PSC approve expedited cost recovery of natural gas utility infrastructure projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Public Service Commission to approve expedited cost recovery of natural gas utility infrastructure projects deemed just and reasonable and in the public interest. The bill makes findings. The bill establishes the application and hearing process. The bill provides for rule making.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 198, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB390/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=390&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":709768,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Exempting certain employers from discriminating against tobacco users","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt employers that have as one of their primary purposes or objectives to discourage the use of tobacco products by the general public from discriminating against tobacco users. The bill exempts employers whose principal business is the operation of a health care facility that provide treatment to patients with life threatening illnesses caused by or related to the use of tobacco products from discriminating against tobacco users. The bill also exempts affiliated employers whose principal business is directly related to those other two types of employers from discriminating against tobacco users.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-03","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB400/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=400&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":709783,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Reforming juvenile justice system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the juvenile justice system in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 150, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB393/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=393&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":709787,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Modifying definitions of \"battery\" and \"domestic battery\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the definition of \"battery\" and \"domestic battery\" in order to conform with federal laws as a result of the decision in United States v Castleman 572 U.S. ___ (March 26, 2014). The 2014 Legislature modified the definition of \"battery\" and \"domestic battery\" in order to conform with federal laws as a result of the decision in U.S. v. White, 606 F.3d 144. However, the result in White was overruled in Castleman.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB395/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=395&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":711122,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Relating to liability insurance coverage for county board of education volunteers and student teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to explicitly include volunteer workers and student teachers under the coverage of the Board of Risk and Insurance Management and to limit the liability for volunteer workers who are licensed health care professionals that render services to the limits of the Board of Risk and Insurance Management policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB410/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=410&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":711130,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Creating Local Development Superiority Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to promote Public-Private Partnerships to complete transportation and economic development projects utilizing reclaimed mining sites and to do so through West Virginia Agencies working in partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB414/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=414&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":711131,"bill_number":"HB2583","title":"Removing the publication requirements of financial statements for municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to waive the publication requirement of financial statements for municipalities and to require all municipalities to advertise the availability of financial statements. Municipalities are required to make their financial statements available to the public on a website and at no cost on request at the municipality's primary office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2583/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2583&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ihle"},
{"bill_id":711141,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Establishing Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create \"The Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act.\" It prohibits governmental units from awarding a grant, tax abatement or tax credit that is conditioned upon a provision that requires or prohibits a bidder, offeror, contractor or subcontractor from entering into or adhering to an agreement with one or more labor organizations in regard to the project or a related construction project, or that contains a term that otherwise discriminates against a bidder, offeror, contractor or subcontractor for becoming or remaining or refusing to become or remain a signatory to, or for adhering or refusing to adhere to, an agreement with one or more labor organizations in regard to that project or a related construction project.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 116, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB409/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=409&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":711142,"bill_number":"HB2591","title":"Implementing a quality control procedure for agency rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement quality control procedures for agency rules.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2591/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2591&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":711158,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Relating to Real Estate Commission complaint filings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish reasonable time limits for the filing of complaints with the Real Estate Commission for potential disciplinary action against a licensee alleged to have engaged in unprofessional conduct.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 200, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB412/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=412&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":711169,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Criminalizing trademark counterfeiting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make trademark counterfeiting a crime and provide penalties for this crime to help West Virginia higher education institutions protect their intellectual property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB406/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=406&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":711197,"bill_number":"HB2589","title":"Establishing an appeal process for decisions issued by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Board of Review and the Bureau for Medical Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an appeal process for decisions issued by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Board of Review and the Bureau for Medical Services. Appeals shall be filed with the circuit court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, or the circuit court in the county in which the petitioner resides or does business and shall be determined under the clearly wrong, abuse of discretion standards.  The section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2589/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2589&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":711206,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"The USMC LCpl Julius C. \"Corky\" Foster Memorial Bridge.","description":"The USMC LCpl Julius C. \"Corky\" Foster Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR39/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":711212,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"The Captain John Bond and the West Virginia State Troops Memorial Bridge","description":"The Captain John Bond and the West Virginia State Troops Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR38/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":711224,"bill_number":"HB2596","title":"Providing that all hunting and fishing licenses are valid for one year from the date issued","description":"The purpose of this bill is to providing that all hunting and fishing licenses are valid for one year from the date issued rather than through the last day of the calendar year for which they are issued.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2596/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2596&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":711231,"bill_number":"HB2605","title":"Removing the limitation on actions against the perpetrator of sexual assault or sexual abuse upon a minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the time limitation for a plaintiff to bring a suit or personal action against a defendant who committed sexual assault or sexual abuse on the plaintiff when the plaintiff was a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2605/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2605&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":711236,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Creating Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act and Asbestos and Silica Claims Priorities Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish procedures for the handling of asbestos and silica litigation and to enhance the ability of the judicial system to manage such litigation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 36, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB411/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=411&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":711247,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"The Ronald 'Duke' Varney Memorial Bridge.","description":"The Ronald 'Duke' Varney Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR40/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":711252,"bill_number":"HB2588","title":"Relating to the filing of financial statements with the Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require financial disclosure forms to be filed with the Secretary of State electronically. Committees claiming hardship can request an exemption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2588/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2588&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":711256,"bill_number":"HB2581","title":"Relating to the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and establishing a comprehensive nutrient reduction credit trading program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to establish a comprehensive nutrient reduction credit trading program.  Article 11B is new, therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2581/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2581&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":711263,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Amending the rules of the House of Delegates, relating to allowing a Delegate to remove from or add his or her name to any bill or resolution introduced by request to the Clerk in writing","description":"Amending the rules of the House of Delegates, relating to allowing a Delegate to remove from or add his or her name to any bill or resolution introduced by request to the Clerk in writing","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR8/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":711272,"bill_number":"HB2594","title":"Requiring that all higher education institutions in the state award credit to transfer students for similar courses completed at a different institution","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all higher education institutions in the state award credit to transfer students for similar courses completed at a different institution.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2594/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2594&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":711277,"bill_number":"HB2584","title":"Allowing a judge to excuse a potential juror from jury duty until a later date based on seasonal employment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a judge to excuse a potential juror from jury duty until a later date based on seasonal employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2584/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2584&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":711289,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study probate process","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study probate process","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR17/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":711294,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Relating to circuit judges","description":"Relating to circuit judges","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 73, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB415/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=415&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":711301,"bill_number":"HJR18","title":"The Removal of Governor's veto power for education spending in budget and appropriations bills.","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to remove the Governor's power to veto items or parts of items from budget or supplementary appropriations bills that are designated for education purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR18/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":711308,"bill_number":"HB2595","title":"Relating to certificates of need for the development of health facilities in this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate out-of-state health care facilities and providers from the definition of \"affected persons\" and from consideration by the state agency in determining whether to issue a certificate of need for development of a healthcare facility within this state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 118, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2595/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2595&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":711314,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Kanawha County \"Tom Williams Family Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Kanawha County \"Tom Williams Family Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR15/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":711321,"bill_number":"HB2603","title":"Allowing certain county or regional solid waste authorities in growth areas to designate common carriers of solid waste exempt from the requirement for a certificate of convenience","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county or regional waste authorities in growth areas to designate common carriers of solid waste to grant an exemption from the requirement for a certificate of convenience and necessity; to establish criteria for the exemption; and to establish requirements for notice and public hearing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2603/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2603&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":711323,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Implementing state safety oversight program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement a State Safety Oversight Program pursuant to a mandate per 49 U.S.C. 5329.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 223, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB407/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=407&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":711336,"bill_number":"HB2587","title":"Creating tax credits for new small businesses created in this state and operating entirely within West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create tax credits for new small businesses in order to assist and encourage the growth of small business owners in the State of West Virginia, as well as promoting job growth from within this state by hiring residents of the state, for those tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, through June 2024.   This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2587/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2587&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":711338,"bill_number":"HB2608","title":"Cleaning up redundant language in the statute relating to misdemeanor offenses for violation of protective orders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clean up redundant language in the statute relating to misdemeanor offenses for violation of protective orders.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 90, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2608/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2608&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":711348,"bill_number":"HB2607","title":"Relating to the violation of interfering with emergency services communications and clarifying penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify penalties under subdivision (n) of this section for violations of interfering with emergency services communications.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 76, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2607/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2607&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":711361,"bill_number":"HB2590","title":"Providing that residents sixty-five years of age or older are not required to have a license to hunt, trap or fish","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that residents sixty-five years of age or older are not required to have a license to hunt, trap or fish during the legal seasons in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2590/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2590&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":711362,"bill_number":"HB2604","title":"Creating the Second Chance for Employment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Second Chance for Employment Act. It provides a procedure for the expungement of certain felony convictions. The bill prohibits the expungement of certain felony convictions, including those causing serious injury, those involving deadly weapons, certain assaults and batteries, domestic violence and sexual offenses. The bill also sets forth the requirements before a petition may be made and before a petition may be granted. The bill also requires the petitioner to pay a fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2604/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2604&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":711369,"bill_number":"HB2593","title":"Creating the Private Property Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to declare the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers' proposed rule defining the \"waters of the United States\" unenforceable in the State of West Virginia.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2593/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2593&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":711372,"bill_number":"HB2586","title":"Allowing for an alternative form of service of process in actions against nonresident persons by petitioners seeking domestic violence or personal safety relief","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for an alternative form of service of process in actions against nonresident persons by petitioners seeking domestic violence or personal safety relief.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 88, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2586/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2586&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":711386,"bill_number":"HB2599","title":"Exempting personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2599/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2599&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":711398,"bill_number":"HB2606","title":"Clarifying the potential sentence for disorderly conduct","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the potential sentence for disorderly conduct by removing language that a person may be \"committed to the custody of the Division of Corrections\" rather than \"confined in jail\" which is inserted.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 77, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2606/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2606&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":711400,"bill_number":"HJR17","title":"The Balanced Budget Amendment.","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to restrict use of the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund to balance the state's budget to no more than $40 million per year for no more than two consecutive years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR17/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":711406,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Recognizing February 4, 2015, Social Work Day","description":"Recognizing February 4, 2015, Social Work Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR21/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":711413,"bill_number":"HJR16","title":"The Term Limitations Amendment.","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to impose term limitations on legislators. Two terms of four years each for State Senators and four terms of two years each for House of Delegates members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR16/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":711418,"bill_number":"HB2598","title":"Ensuring that teachers of students with disabilities receive complete information about the school's plan for accommodating the child's disabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that teachers of students with disabilities receive complete information about the school‛s plan (known as a 504 plan) for accommodating the child‛s disabilities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 101, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2598/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2598&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":711433,"bill_number":"HB2592","title":"Improving accountability in the state purchasing system","description":"The purpose of this bill, which shall be known and may be cited as the \"Purchasing Compliance and Improvement Act,\" is to improve accountability in the state purchasing system by requiring the director to develop forms to officially document activities to monitor spending unit compliance; requiring vendors to provide the director with a statement of good standing for state taxes; requiring the director to conduct an ongoing review of spending unit activity; and requiring that all change orders on existing contracts be approved by the Director and the Attorney General before the effective date of the change order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2592/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2592&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":711435,"bill_number":"HB2582","title":"Requiring the State Board of Education to cause school buses to be equipped with safety belts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to cause school buses to be equipped with safety belts, phased in over a period of five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2582/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2582&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":711444,"bill_number":"HB2585","title":"Requiring leaseholders of mineral interests to notify the owners of the minerals when there is an assignment of the lease to another party","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require leaseholders of mineral interests to notify the owners of the minerals when there is an assignment of the lease to another party.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2585/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2585&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Anna Border-Sheppard"},
{"bill_id":711446,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Recognizing WV School of Osteopathic Medicine","description":"Recognizing WV School of Osteopathic Medicine","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR22/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":711453,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Urging Congress recognize May 4 as National FPIES Awareness Day","description":"Urging Congress recognize May 4 as National FPIES Awareness Day","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR16/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":711472,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Relating to Underwood-Smith Teacher Loan Assistance Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish critical need alternative teaching certificates, provide for the requirements to obtain such a certificate and provide criteria for the renewal of such certificates. The bill also expands the availability of the Underwood-Smith Teacher Loan Assistance Program, and increases the annual amount of assistance available from $2,000 to $3,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB408/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=408&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":711534,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Relating to commercial pesticide control licensing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for licensing requirements, including criminal background checks and evidence of employment or college or university degrees in entomology and drug testing for applicants for a private or commercial applicator's license.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-27","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB413/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=413&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":711603,"bill_number":"HB2601","title":"Adding motor fuel to the list of products exempted from unfair trade practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add sales of motor fuel to the list of products exempted from unfair trade practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2601/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2601&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":711677,"bill_number":"HB2597","title":"Exempting all monetary benefits derived from military retirement from personal income tax obligations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt all monetary benefits derived from military retirement from personal income tax obligations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2597/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2597&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":711747,"bill_number":"HB2600","title":"Fair Trial Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to affirm the jury's power to judge the just application of the law and to deliver a verdict according to conscience in a criminal proceeding; to require a judge to instruct a jury regarding the availability of jury nullification; and to protect the right of a criminal defendant to present evidence and testimony in support of jury nullification.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2600/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2600&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":711823,"bill_number":"HB2602","title":"Requiring a voter to present an identifying document issued by the State of West Virginia or a United States military identification card that contains the name, address and a photograph of the person desiring to vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a voter to present an identifying document issued by the State of West Virginia or a military identification card issued by the United States Government that contains the name, address and a photograph of the person desiring to vote. The bill continues the misdemeanor and felony criminal penalties for violations of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2602/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2602&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":711894,"bill_number":"HB2609","title":"Prohibiting railroads from blocking crossings on privately owned streets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit railroads from blocking crossings on privately owned streets.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-04","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-04","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2609/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2609&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":712705,"bill_number":"HB2612","title":"Relating to the transfer of certain powers and programs of the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the West Virginia Housing Development Fund","description":"Relating to the transfer of certain powers and programs of the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the West Virginia Housing Development Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2612/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2612&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":712707,"bill_number":"HB2611","title":"Relating to controlling methamphetamine","description":"Relating to controlling methamphetamine","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2611/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2611&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":712722,"bill_number":"HB2618","title":"Creating a State Animal Abuse Registry","description":"Creating a State Animal Abuse Registry","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2618/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2618&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":712744,"bill_number":"HB2619","title":"Clarifying when a chief law-enforcement officer is required to certify the transfer or making of certain firearms","description":"Clarifying when a chief law-enforcement officer is required to certify the transfer or making of certain firearms","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2619/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2619&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":712757,"bill_number":"HB2613","title":"West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act","description":"West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2613/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2613&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":712772,"bill_number":"HB2627","title":"Providing protection against property crimes committed against coal mines, utilities and other industrial facilities","description":"Providing protection against property crimes committed against coal mines, utilities and other industrial facilities","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/15","last_action_date":"2015-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2627/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2627&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":712778,"bill_number":"HB2614","title":"Relating generally to health care provider taxes","description":"Relating generally to health care provider taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2614/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2614&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":712795,"bill_number":"HB2615","title":"West Virginia Small Business Capital Act","description":"West Virginia Small Business Capital Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2615/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2615&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":712804,"bill_number":"HB2622","title":"Relating to deductions from personal income tax for contributions to state-administered prepaid college tuition contracts or college savings plans","description":"Relating to deductions from personal income tax for contributions to state-administered prepaid college tuition contracts or college savings plans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2622/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2622&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":712831,"bill_number":"HB2631","title":"Alcohol and Drug Overdose Prevention and Clemency Act","description":"Alcohol and Drug Overdose Prevention and Clemency Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2631/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2631&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":712846,"bill_number":"HB2616","title":"Updating the criteria by which the Division of Motor Vehicles must deny a motor vehicle salesperson license","description":"Updating the criteria by which the Division of Motor Vehicles must deny a motor vehicle salesperson license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2616/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2616&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":712850,"bill_number":"HB2625","title":"Continuing the current hazardous waste management fee","description":"Continuing the current hazardous waste management fee","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 112, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2625/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2625&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":712862,"bill_number":"HB2610","title":"Making applications, permits, and renewal applications for carrying a concealed weapon not subject to public disclosure","description":"Making applications, permits, and renewal applications for carrying a concealed weapon not subject to public disclosure","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2610/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2610&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":712876,"bill_number":"HB2623","title":"Establishing guidelines and materials to inform and educate students, parents and coaches about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest","description":"Establishing guidelines and materials to inform and educate students, parents and coaches about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2623/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2623&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":712904,"bill_number":"HB2620","title":"Relating to definitions used in the Public Employees Retirement System","description":"Relating to definitions used in the Public Employees Retirement System","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2620/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2620&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":712918,"bill_number":"HB2630","title":"Creating the West Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"Creating the West Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2630/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2630&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":712920,"bill_number":"HB2629","title":"Creating tax credits for small business economic impact","description":"Creating tax credits for small business economic impact","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2629/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2629&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":712934,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"The PFC Donald Ray Cochran Memorial Bridge.","description":"The PFC Donald Ray Cochran Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR41/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":712953,"bill_number":"HB2628","title":"Changing the date of filing announcements of candidacies","description":"Changing the date of filing announcements of candidacies","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2628/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2628&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":712973,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"The North River Mills Historic Trace.","description":"The North River Mills Historic Trace.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR44/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":712990,"bill_number":"HB2626","title":"Relating to use of the Abandoned Land Reclamation Fund","description":"Relating to use of the Abandoned Land Reclamation Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 111, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2626/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2626&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":712992,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"Audit of the Federal Reserve System","description":"Audit of the Federal Reserve System","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR43/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":713011,"bill_number":"HB2624","title":"Relating to voter registration photo cards","description":"Relating to voter registration photo cards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2624/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2624&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":713024,"bill_number":"HB2621","title":"Relating to liens on vehicles","description":"Relating to liens on vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2621/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2621&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":713059,"bill_number":"HB2617","title":"Lengthening the residency requirement necessary to be eligible for the PROMISE Scholarship","description":"Lengthening the residency requirement necessary to be eligible for the PROMISE Scholarship","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2617/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2617&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":713081,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Eliminating compulsory tuberculosis testing for certain school children and school personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the statutory requirements for tuberculosis testing for school children and school personnel who are at low risk for tuberculosis. This type of testing is no longer recommended and the cost of conducting the testing is unjustified by the results. There has never been an active case of tuberculosis discovered through this testing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"Recommitted to Education on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB424/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=424&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":713110,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Requesting DOH name stretch of road in McDowell County \"U. S. Army 1SG Joe C. Alderman Memorial Road\"","description":"Requesting DOH name stretch of road in McDowell County \"U. S. 1SG Army Joe C. Alderman Memorial Road\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR20/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":713138,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Removing certain tax discounts from motor fuel excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove certain discounts from the motor fuel excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB417/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=417&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":713173,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"The Boyhood Home of Booker T. Washington.","description":"The Boyhood Home of Booker T. Washington.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR42/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":713208,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"Urging Congress call convention for proposal of constitutional amendments imposing fiscal restraints, limiting jurisdiction and setting term limits","description":"Urging Congress call convention for proposal of constitutional amendments imposing fiscal restraints, limiting jurisdiction and setting term limits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"Senator Takubo requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR21/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":713244,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Relating to trustee real estate sale under deed of trust","description":"This bill provides that the defendant in a civil action brought to recover a deficiency remaining after a foreclosure, may not assert as a defense that the fair market value of the property sold was not obtained at the trust deed foreclosure sale, and addresses Sostaric v. Marshall, decided November 12, 2014, by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. This bill further is consistent with the holding in Pence v. Jamison, et al., 80 W.Va. 761, 94 S.E. 383 (1917), that a sale of real estate by a trustee under a deed of trust will not be set aside upon the ground of inadequacy of price, unless such inadequacy is so great as to shock the conscience of the court.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 167, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB418/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=418&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":713271,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Relating to hotel occupancy tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissions and municipalities to impose their hotel occupancy taxes on hotel and motel rooms regardless of the length of time for which the hotel or motel room is rented; provide that the tax is not imposed on rooms rented to federal or state officials on official business; and clarify that tax is not imposed on complimentary hotel rooms.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB416/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=416&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":713305,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Requesting DOH name stretch of road in Wayne County \"Darrell W. Sanders Memorial Highway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name stretch of road in Wayne County \"Darrell W. Sanders Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR19/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":713342,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Raising minimum teacher salaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise minimum teacher salaries through fiscal year 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB422/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=422&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":713376,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Relating to punitive damages in civil actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify when punitive damages may be awarded in civil actions, and to limit the amount of punitive damages that may be awarded to comport with the due process rights of defendants. The bill also requires that one third of all punitive damages awards made in the state be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited into the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB421/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=421&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":713412,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Amending Aboveground Storage Tank Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the Aboveground Storage Tank Act to address and correct certain unintended consequences of the original enactment. The program is now focused on tanks with a capacity of 10,000 gallons or above within zones of critical concern of public water utilities. Definitions are amended and added. The owner or operator of a tank will certify its compliance with an approved industry standard or program, or to the standards developed by the DEP by rule. Releases are defined in the same way as in other programs administered by the Department of Environmental Protection. Spill prevention and response plans are required. Much of article 31 has been deleted although key provisions have been moved into article 30.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB423/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=423&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":713442,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Wetzel County \"U. S. Army COL William L. Glover Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Wetzel County \"U. S. Army COL William L. Glover Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR18/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":713477,"bill_number":"SJR5","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated School Board Membership Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide that West Virginia Board of Education should be comprised of three elected members from each congressional district, each serving six-year terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR5/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":713510,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Relating to retirement benefits for certain employees in kindergarten programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide retirement benefits for persons employed as an aide or early classroom assistant teacher and braille or sign support specialist in kindergarten programs. The bill creates a class of Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher I, Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher II and Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher III. It also provides that a person who has held or holds an aide title and becomes employed as an Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher holds a multiclassification status that includes aide and/or paraprofessional titles and are included in the same classification category as aides. And, the bill provides that an aide in a kindergarten program that is eligible for full retirement benefits before July 1, 2020, may remain employed as an aide in that position and be granted an Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher permanent authorization by the state superintendent.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB420/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=420&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":713538,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Providing insurance requirements for transportation network companies and drivers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-05","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-02-05","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB419/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=419&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":714381,"bill_number":"HB2645","title":"Expanding the availability of the Underwood-Smith Teacher Loan Assistance Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish critical need alternative teaching certificates, provide for the requirements to obtain such a certificate and provide criteria for the renewal of such certificates. The bill also expands the availability of the Underwood-Smith Teacher Loan Assistance Program, and increases the annual amount of assistance available from $2,000 to $3,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 216, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2645/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2645&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":714387,"bill_number":"HB2634","title":"Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes and all other tobacco products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the tax on tobacco and tobacco related products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2634/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2634&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":714395,"bill_number":"HB2653","title":"Prohibiting the use of unmanned aircraft","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of unmanned aircraft. The bill provides exceptions and requires documentation when an unmanned aircraft is used. The bill provides remedies. The bill prohibits the use of certain evidence and the preservation of data, and establishes exceptions. The bill defines terms.    This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2653/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2653&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":714401,"bill_number":"HB2652","title":"Reducing the assessment paid by hospitals to the Health Care Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the assessment paid by hospitals to the Health Care Authority.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 125, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2652/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2652&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":714406,"bill_number":"HB2647","title":"Allowing an employer to extend workers' compensation insurance coverage to an employee engaged in volunteer fire fighting and allowing employers a tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow an employer to extend workers' compensation insurance coverage to an employee engaged in volunteer fire fighting and allowing employers a tax credit for the cost of providing workers' compensation insurance to employees engaged in volunteer fire fighting.  These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2647/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2647&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":714416,"bill_number":"HB2650","title":"Creating the West Virginia Greyhound Racing Cessation Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Greyhound Racing Cessation Program and West Virginia Greyhound Racing Cessation Fund, providing formulas for pay outs to greyhound racing entities and termination of the program and fund following verification that all pay outs have been made.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2650/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2650&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":714421,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Requesting DOH name portion of U. S. Rt. 119 in Boone County \"U. S. Army SGT Mark Andrew Messer Memorial Road\"","description":"Requesting DOH name portion of U. S. Rt. 119 in Boone County \"U. S. Army SGT Mark Andrew Messer Memorial Road\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR22/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":714430,"bill_number":"HB2658","title":"Relating to the inspection and slaughter of nontraditional agriculture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that all nontraditional agriculture needing to be slaughtered be slaughtered in an inspected slaughterhouse.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 12, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2658/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2658&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":714435,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Relating to State Police compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the longevity pay for members of the State Police. The bill provides for certain increases in pay if certain educational attainment is met by members of the State Police. The bill adjusts the timing of certain salary changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB427/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=427&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":714445,"bill_number":"HB2657","title":"Allowing members of the Livestock Care Standards Board to be reimbursed for expenses consistent with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture Travel Policy and Procedure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of the Livestock Care Standards Board to be reimbursed for expenses consistent with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture Travel Policy and Procedure instead of the guidelines of the Travel Management Office of the Department of Administration.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 10, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2657/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2657&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":714452,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Relating to hydrocodone combination drug prescriptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit an oral pharmaceutical certified licensees, advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to prescribe hydrocodone combination drugs for a duration of no more than three days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB428/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=428&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":714461,"bill_number":"HB2654","title":"Relating to location information of an electronic device","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a government entity from obtaining the location information of an electronic device without a search warrant issued; exceptions are provided in situations where the device is reported stolen by the owner, where necessary to respond to a user’s call for emergency services, with the owner or user of the device, or there exists a possible life-threatening situation. The bill also provides for a civil cause of action for a violation of the provisions.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2654/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2654&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":714467,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Requesting the Congress of the US to repeal the Federal Reserve Act, abolish Federal Reserve System and abolish Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.","description":"Requesting the Congress of the US to repeal the Federal Reserve Act, abolish Federal Reserve System and abolish Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR48/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":714475,"bill_number":"HB2646","title":"Legalizing and regulating the sale and use of fireworks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to legalize and regulate the selling of fireworks, to create the West Virginia Veterans Program Fund, to impose a special fee on the sale of fireworks, and to use the proceeds for the Veterans Program Fund.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Conference report filed - Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2646/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2646&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":714483,"bill_number":"HB2636","title":"Exempting information contained in a concealed weapon permit application from the Freedom of Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect the privacy of concealed weapon permit holders. The bill provides that information relating to applications for concealed weapon permits is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. The bill further provides that information collected in the application process for a concealed weapon permit is confidential and provides criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 115, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2636/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2636&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":714488,"bill_number":"HB2643","title":"Establishing the 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. The bill prohibits any requirement that a person must pay dues or other fees to a labor organization. The bill prohibits any requirement that a person contribute to a charity in lieu of paying dues or other fees to a labor organization. The bill provides that certain agreements or practices between labor organizations and employers are null and void. The bill provides for monetary penalties. The bill provides for injunctive relief. The bill provides for a private cause of action for damages and attorney’s fees. The bill provides exceptions. The bill requires prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General to investigate complaints. The bill defines the term “labor organization.”  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2643/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2643&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":714498,"bill_number":"HB2632","title":"Exempting the procurement of certain instructional materials for use in and in support of public schools from the division of purchasing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the procurement of instructional materials, digital content resources, instructional technology, hardware, software, telecommunications and technical services for use in and in support of public schools from the division of purchasing requirements. The bill removes outdated language and updating name of state technology plan. The bill requires the State Board of Education to define \"equitable distribution.\" The bill requires certain technology tools to adhere to state contract prices. The bill adds personalized learning as potential student use for technology. The bill provides for technology system specialists. The bill removes expired transitional funding language and references to the twenty-first century.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 199, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2632/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2632&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":714507,"bill_number":"HB2633","title":"Funding for substance abuse services through increased taxes on beer, wine and liquor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide funding for substance abuse services through increased taxes on beer, wine and liquor. The bill increases the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer, increases the tax on purchases of liquor and wine, and increases the liter tax. The bill creates a Prevention, Intervention, Treatment and Recovery Fund to fund substance abuse programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2633/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2633&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":714516,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Relating to graduated salary increases for teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for graduated increases to teachers salaries over the next five years such that after five years teachers receive a salary that is $10,000 greater than their current salary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB431/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=431&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":714523,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"The US Army COL William L. Glover Memorial Bridge.","description":"The US Army COL William L. Glover Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR45/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":714529,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"The U. S. Army SSG James C. Vickers and U. S. Marine Corps PFC Randall Carl Phelps Memorial Bridge.","description":"The U. S. Army SSG James C. Vickers and U. S. Marine Corps PFC Randall Carl Phelps Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR46/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":714540,"bill_number":"HB2639","title":"Abolishing the Personal Income Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2639/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2639&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":714547,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Relating to campus police officers of state institutions of higher learning","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize institutions of higher learning to apply for grants available to law-enforcement agencies for the benefit of campus police officers and to authorize institutions of higher learning to enter into agreements related to providing compensation for employees to attend law-enforcement training academies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB426/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=426&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":714554,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Permitting mutual protective orders enjoining certain contact between parties to domestic relations actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expressly empower Family Courts and Circuit Courts to enter mutual \"no contact:\"; orders to parties litigating any action under Chapter 48 of this code without a finding of domestic violence. In its Memorandum Decision dated November 24, 2014 in the matter of Riffle v. Miller, No. 14-0042, the Supreme Court of Appeals upheld the Circuit Court of Harrison County’s finding that the Family Court lacked the statutory authority to impose orders of this type, characterizing them as \"protective orders\" and therefore governed by the provisions of","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 89, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB430/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=430&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":714561,"bill_number":"HB2637","title":"Clarifying that insurance adjusters are not considered insurers for the purposes of the unfair trade practices act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate personal liability of insurance adjusters working within the scope of their employment, who are frequently named in lawsuits to defeat federal diversity jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2637/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2637&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":714566,"bill_number":"HB2641","title":"Relating generally to juvenile justice reform","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the juvenile justice system in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2641/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2641&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":714575,"bill_number":"HB2635","title":"West Virginia Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication and Listing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication and Listing Act.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2635/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2635&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":714584,"bill_number":"HB2644","title":"Providing that persons trapping coyote need only check traps once every seventy- two hours","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that persons trapping coyote need only check traps once every seventy- two hours.  This section is new; therefore it is completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2644/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2644&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":714592,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Relating to investments by MU, WVU and WVSOM","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide West Virginia University, Marshall University, and the Osteopathic School of Medicine with more authority to invest assets of the respective institutions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 148, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB425/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=425&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":714601,"bill_number":"HB2656","title":"Establishing a retired teachers instant lottery scratch-off game","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish within the West Virginia Lottery the Retired Teachers Benefit Game, and to establish within the State Treasury the State Teachers Retirement Lottery Fund.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2656/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2656&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":714607,"bill_number":"HB2638","title":"Exempting motor vehicles from personal property tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt motor vehicles from personal property tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2638/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2638&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":714614,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Relating to graduated salary increases for service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase pay to school service personnel on a graduated basis over the next five years, so that the total pay increase after five years is $250 monthly, which works out to $3,000 in annual salary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB432/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=432&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":714622,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Recognizing WV Wing of Civil Air Patrol","description":"Recognizing WV Wing of Civil Air Patrol","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR23/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":714628,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Relating to one-day special charitable event license to sell nonintoxicating beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new code section for a one-day special license for charitable events only to sell nonintoxicating beer similar to a wine provision in W. Va. Code section 60-8-3 with a small prorated $25 fee (as compared to the ten-day license at $250) to cover the costs of licensing and inspection. The bill would also add the $25 fee to the charitable wine license already in W. Va. Code section 60-8-3. The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration annually receives numerous requests for these licenses from charitable organizations and grants them for wine but there is no such license for nonintoxicating beer.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB429/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=429&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":714638,"bill_number":"HB2649","title":"Exempting social security benefits from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt social security benefits from personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2649/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2649&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":714644,"bill_number":"HB2655","title":"Providing that a defendant in a civil action to recover a deficiency after a sale under a deed of trust may not assert as a defense that fair market value was not obtained for the property","description":"This bill provides that the defendant in a civil action brought to recover a deficiency remaining after a foreclosure, may not assert as a defense that the fair market value of the property sold was not obtained at the trust deed foreclosure sale, and addresses Sostaric v. Marshall, decided November 12, 2014, by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. This bill further is consistent with the holding in Pence v. Jamison, et al., 80 W.Va. 761, 94 S.E. 383 (1917), that a sale of real estate by a trustee under a deed of trust will not be set aside upon the ground of inadequacy of price, unless such inadequacy is so great as to shock the conscience of the court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2655/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2655&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":714651,"bill_number":"HB2648","title":"Allowing authorized entities to maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors to be used for emergency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow authorized entities to maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors to be used for emergency treatment during anaphylactic reactions.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 129, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2648/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2648&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":714660,"bill_number":"HB2640","title":"Extending buck firearms season by one week","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increasing buck firearms season by one week. The bill permits a season bag limit of four deer. The bill requires the county commissions of the fifty-five counties be consulted in determining and scheduling buck firearms season. The bill permits Sunday hunting in all fifty-five counties. The bill requires rule making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2640/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2640&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":714666,"bill_number":"HB2651","title":"Creating the \"Firearm Protection Act\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the “Firearm Protection Act” that provides that any federal law effective after March 1, 2015 which attempts to ban semiautomatic firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm or other limitation on firearms in this state is unenforceable in West Virginia. The bill also provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2651/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2651&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":714673,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Relating to graduated salary increases for state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide graduated increases to state employee salaries over the next three years so that after three years state employees receive a salary that is $5,000 greater than their current salary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB433/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=433&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":714681,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"Calling a convention of the States under the Provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the US","description":"Calling a convention of the States under the Provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the US","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR47/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":714687,"bill_number":"HB2642","title":"Reducing personnel employed by the West Virginia Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a maximum ratio of the number of employees of the West Virginia Department of Education to the number of students enrolled in the state after June 30, 2018 at not greater than one employee to two thousand students; and to require the state superintendent to establish a policy to attain the ratio.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-06","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2642/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2642&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":714689,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Relating to horse racing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require approval of televised racing days and simulcast contracts by Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association; reduce racing days; provide additional reason for reduction in live racing dates; amend provisions relating to notification of mutual clerks and Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of request to reduce racing dates; allow commission determination of reduction in live racing dates at special meeting; and eliminate certain restrictions on moneys placed in purse fund.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-27","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB434/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=434&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":715353,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Relating to State Athletic Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the composition of the State Athletic Commission; increase payments to referees, judges and timekeepers; increase certain licensing fees; and make other changes generally related to this article.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 221, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB436/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=436&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":715359,"bill_number":"HB2666","title":"Internet Service Provider Accountability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Internet Service Provider Accountability Act. The bill defines terms. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill designates a contract between an Internet service provider and a subscriber to be an adhesion contract. The bill provides remedies.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2666/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2666&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":715372,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Creating WV Sheriffs' Bureau of Professional Standards","description":"This bill creates the West Virginia Sheriffs Professional Standards Bureau.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 219, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB435/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=435&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":715380,"bill_number":"HB2672","title":"Requiring that public schools provide facilities for students of all faiths and religions to have a place of fellowship, prayer and worship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the State Board of Education require that public schools provide facilities for students of all faiths and religions to have a place of fellowship, prayer and worship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2672/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2672&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":715397,"bill_number":"HB2668","title":"Permitting deed of trust or mortgage interest paid on taxpayers' personal residences to be used as a deduction 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":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2668/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2668&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":715403,"bill_number":"HB2659","title":"Providing that paid county or municipal fire departments and duly incorporated volunteer fire departments pay reduced workers' compensation premiums when not actively engaged in fire fighting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that paid county or municipal fire departments and duly incorporated volunteer fire departments pay reduced workers’ compensation premiums when not actively engaged in fire fighting. The Insurance Commissioner is to determine the premiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2659/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2659&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":715421,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Creating Sexual Assault Fund to End Rape Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement a surcharge on licensed exotic entertainment facilities and adult bookstores in this state to provide funding for rape information and prevention services and rape crisis centers in the state. The bill creates the Sexual Assault Fund to End Rape. The bill provides for the dispersal of grants for rape information and prevention services and rape crisis centers. The bill provides for rule-making, defines a term and provides for a civil penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB438/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=438&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":715429,"bill_number":"HB2660","title":"Relating to health insurance exchange navigators and nonnavigator assisters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide adequate protections and safeguards for West Virginia consumers by requiring the registration and regulation of health insurance exchange navigators and nonnavigator assisters operating in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Through the certification of qualified individuals, the state seeks to prevent breaches of consumer privacy and help protect personally identifiable information.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2660/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2660&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":715435,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Department of Commerce","description":"Making supplementary appropriation from federal funds to Workforce WV and Office of Economic Opportunity","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB440/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=440&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":715449,"bill_number":"HB2662","title":"Eye Care Consumer Protection Law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect consumers by requiring a licensee to be directly involved in any prescription written for contact lenses and spectacles.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 190, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2662/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2662&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":715456,"bill_number":"HB2667","title":"Relating to electronic cigarettes and vapor products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the listing of ingredients contained in nicotine-based vapor products offered for retail sale.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2667/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2667&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":715477,"bill_number":"HB2669","title":"Relating to compulsory tuberculosis testing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the statutory requirements for tuberculosis testing for school children and school personnel who are at low risk for tuberculosis. This type of testing is no longer recommended and the cost of conducting the testing is unjustified by the results. There has never been an active case of tuberculosis discovered through this testing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2669/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2669&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":715483,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Relating to interest on judgments and decrees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the statutory provision addressing interest on judgments or decrees. It specifies that the interest is simple interest, not compounding and modifies rates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB442/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=442&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":715499,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson","description":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR24/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":715506,"bill_number":"HB2670","title":"Relating to prescription authority for physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize physician assistants to prescribe a limited supply of drugs that are listed at a higher level in the schedules of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2670/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2670&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":715514,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Relating to higher education personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the roles of each institution of higher learning, the Higher Education Policy Commission, and the Council for Community and Technical College Education by creating a system whereby legislative policy maximizes the ability of organizations to attract, recruit, retain, and motivate highly qualified and diverse employees, including compensating employees within an organization fairly and at levels that are competitive with appropriate external markets. The bill sets forth certain specific powers, duties, and limitations of the Higher Education Policy Commission, the Council for Community and Technical College Education whereby those entities provide appropriate oversight without redundancy and the provides certain human resources services to the institutions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 135, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB439/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=439&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":715528,"bill_number":"HB2665","title":"Relating to participation in Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate existing loopholes in the Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program. It limits eligibility for participation in the program and for dismissal and discharge of charges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2665/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2665&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":715539,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Increasing membership of PEIA Finance Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the membership of the PEIA Finance Board to include an insurance industry representative and a representative from higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB437/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=437&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":715554,"bill_number":"HB2663","title":"Creating the Rehabilitation Services Vending Program Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Rehabilitation Services Vending Program Fund.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 202, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2663/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2663&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":715562,"bill_number":"HB2671","title":"Establishing the state parks instant lottery scratch-off game","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish within the West Virginia Lottery the state Parks Benefit Game, and to establish within the State Treasury the state Parks Lottery Fund.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2671/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2671&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":715577,"bill_number":"HB2661","title":"Providing for the protection and privacy of persons seeking health insurance assisted by navigators and nonnavigator assisters under the federal Affordable Care Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the protection and privacy of persons seeking health insurance assisted by navigators and nonnavigator assisters under the federal Affordable Care Act. The bill provides the following: definitions; requirements and qualifications for navigators and nonnavigator assisters; certification by the Insurance Commissioner; establishing a criminal felony offense for certain acts of misuse or disclosure of personally identifiable information by navigators and nonnavigator assisters; criminal penalties upon conviction; establishing misdemeanor criminal offenses for violation of the article and providing criminal penalties upon conviction thereof; providing for injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of the article; and providing for the institution of criminal proceedings.   This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2661/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2661&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":715583,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Supplementing, amending, decreasing and increasing appropriations from State Road Fund to DOH","description":"Supplementing, amending, decreasing and increasing appropriations from State Road Fund to DOH","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB441/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=441&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":715589,"bill_number":"HB2664","title":"Creating \"Andrea and Willy's Law\"; increasing certain penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill, to be known as \"Andrea and Willy's Law\", is to increase penalties for causing death or injury while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 173, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2664/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2664&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":717062,"bill_number":"HB2683","title":"Adding an additional magistrate court deputy clerk position for Lewis County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an additional magistrate court deputy clerk position for Lewis County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2683/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2683&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":717079,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Increasing number of terminals authorized by limited video lottery retailer license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of limited video lottery machines that a retailer may have from five to seven.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB446/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=446&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":717101,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Designating February 10, 2015, Drug Court Day","description":"Designating February 10, 2015, Drug Court Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR26/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":717123,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Allowing certain National Guard firefighters to become Air National Guard civilian firefighters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow certain National Guard firefighters to become civilian firefighters for the West Virginia Air National Guard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB451/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=451&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":717147,"bill_number":"HB2673","title":"Relating to liens on vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase from ten years to fifteen years the time period during which a lien noted on the face of the certificate of title to a motor vehicle is valid. The bill increases from two years to five years the time period during which a refiled lien on a motor vehicle is valid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2673/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2673&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":717167,"bill_number":"HB2687","title":"Relating to personal income taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the personal exemptions of residents for purposes of West Virginia's personal income tax the same as allowed for federal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2687/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2687&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":717194,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Relating to motor vehicle dealers, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update and clarify the article of the code relating to motor vehicle dealers, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 172, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB453/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=453&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":717212,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Requesting DOH name portion of Rt. 16 in McDowell County \"U. S. Marine Corps LtCol Dennis Ray Blankenship Memorial Road\"","description":"Requesting DOH name portion of Rt. 16 in McDowell County \"U. S. Marine Corps LtCol Dennis Ray Blankenship Memorial Road\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR24/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":717237,"bill_number":"HB2678","title":"Exempting certain agencies from seeking the advice of the Attorney General to adjust and settle upon certain accounts or claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain agencies from seeking the advice of the Attorney General to adjust and settle upon certain accounts or claims less than $5,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2678/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2678&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":717259,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Designating February 10, 2015, Corrections Day","description":"Designating February 10, 2015, Corrections Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR25/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":717282,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in McDowell County \"U. S. Army SFC Anthony Barton Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in McDowell County \"U. S. Army SFC Anthony Barton Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR23/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":717301,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"The Albert and Laura Baisden Memorial Bridge.","description":"The Albert and Laura Baisden Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR49/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":717328,"bill_number":"HB2674","title":"Making home schooled students eligible for a PROMISE scholarship without taking the GED test","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make home schooled students eligible for a PROMISE scholarship without taking the GED test; to add entrance examination score as an alternative eligibility criterium for receiving the scholarship; and to increase the amount of unpaid community service hours preferred for prospective candidates.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/15","last_action_date":"2015-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2674/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2674&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":717352,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"The U. S. Army SSG Delmer R. Jones Memorial Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army SSG Delmer R. Jones Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR52/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":717372,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Creating offense of sexual assault in fourth degree","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the essential elements of the offense of sexual assault in the third degree and creating the offense of a sexual assault in the fourth degree and establishing penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB450/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=450&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":717397,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Relating to salaries for Division of Corrections, RJCFA and Division of Juvenile Services employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report entitled Examination of the Current Salaries, Turnover, Overtime and Vacancies for Correctional Officer Positions at the West Virginia Division of Corrections and the salary increases for longevity recommended by the WV Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. In doing so the bill increases salaries and creates longevity pay increases for all employees of the Division of Corrections, the Regional Jail Authority and the Division of Juvenile Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB449/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=449&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":717418,"bill_number":"HB2684","title":"Creating a one-day special license for charitable events to sell nonintoxicating beer and wine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new code section for a one-day special license for charitable events only to sell nonintoxicating beer similar to a wine provision in W. Va. Code section 60-8-3 with a small prorated $25 fee (as compared to the ten day license at $250) to cover the costs of licensing and inspection. The bill would also add the $25 fee to the charitable wine license already in W. Va. Code section 60-8-3. The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration annually receives numerous requests for these licenses from charitable organizations and grants them for wine but there no such license for nonintoxicating beer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2684/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2684&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":717439,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Authorizing the Committee on Rules to arrange a Special Calendar and providing for making public the vote on certain questions in connection with the preparation thereof","description":"Authorizing the Committee on Rules to arrange a Special Calendar and providing for making public the vote on certain questions in connection with the preparation thereof","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR9/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":717467,"bill_number":"HB2676","title":"Defining a veteran-owned business and exempting such businesses from the initial registration and certain annual report fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define a veteran-owned business and make those businesses exempt from paying the initial start-up fees and the first four annual report fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2676/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2676&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":717488,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Relating to home schooling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a student who is home schooled may not be classified as habitually absent. The bill requires the parent of a child who is to be home schooled to notify a county superintendent of intent to home school, not the person who provides the home schooling along with an assurance that certain subjects will be taught. The bill removes the requirement that the person who provides the home schooling instruction have a high school diploma. The bill removes the requirement that the person who provides the home schooling instruction have an outline of a plan for the home schooling instruction for the ensuing year. The bill permits a parent to administer the required nationally normed standardized test. The bill provides that a student has made acceptable academic progress if it is within or above the national average range, or if below that average then the student must show improvement from the previous year. The bill removes the requirement that a certified teacher and the parent of a home schooled child must mutually agree on an alternative academic assessment of proficiency. The bill requires home schooled students who fail to make acceptable academic progress for two consecutive years be evaluated for learning disabilities. The bill requires academic assessments be kept for three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB444/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=444&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":717509,"bill_number":"HB2677","title":"Creating a legislative commission to study the feasibility of the state entering into sponsorship agreements for transportation structures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a legislative commission to study the feasibility of the state entering into sponsorship agreements for transportation structures, including naming rights of bridges, overpasses, rest areas, roads to private businesses and exits.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2677/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2677&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":717534,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Making the fiddle the official musical instrument of the State of West Virginia.","description":"Making the fiddle the official musical instrument of the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR51/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":717554,"bill_number":"HB2679","title":"Good Jobs First Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Good Jobs First Act. The bill requires the reporting of job creation and retention data, tax credit data and property tax redemptions, abatements and exemptions to the Department of Revenue. It requires the Department of Revenue to report the data to the Legislature and to publish the reports on the Internet.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2679/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2679&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":717577,"bill_number":"HB2685","title":"Relating to eligible uses of prepaid tuition plans generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that students with alternative diplomas or alternative graduation requirements may receive the benefits of a 529 plan for prepaid college tuition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2685/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2685&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":717605,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Exempting RJCFA employees from classified service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt Regional Jail and Correctional Authority Employees from the classified service and authorize the Authority to set salaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB452/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=452&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":717627,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Historic Dingess Tunnel, 100 Years Old, 1914.","description":"Historic Dingess Tunnel, 100 Years Old, 1914.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR50/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":717649,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Allowing issuance of diploma by public, private or home school administrator","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a person who administers a program of secondary education at a public, private or home school to issue a diploma or other appropriate credential to a person who has completed the program of secondary education.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 99, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB447/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=447&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":717671,"bill_number":"HB2681","title":"Repealing outdated language for fees to be charged by a notary public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove outdated fees to be charged by a notary public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2681/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2681&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":717695,"bill_number":"HB2675","title":"Reducing certain severance taxes that are dedicated to the Workers' Compensation Debt Reduction Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the severance taxes imposed on coal, natural gas and timber for Workers' Compensation debt reduction purposes, beginning July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2675/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2675&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":717712,"bill_number":"HB2686","title":"Providing funds for the Tourism Promotion Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide annual revenue to the Tourism Promotion Fund to fund tourist promotion and direct advertising promoting West Virginia travel and tourism. The bill also requires Division of Tourism to conduct a study on how the funds from the Tourism Promotion Fund are being spent and submit a report summarizing the study to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance before January 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2686/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2686&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":717740,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Relating to PROMISE Scholarship Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make home schooled students eligible for a Promise scholarship without taking the GED test ;to replace grade point average with entrance examination score as an eligibility criterium for receiving the scholarship; and to increase the amount of unpaid community service hours preferred for prospective candidates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB448/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=448&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":717760,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Making supplementary appropriation from State Fund, State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, to DHS","description":"Making supplementary appropriation from State Fund, State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, to Division of Human Services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB443/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=443&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":717783,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Relating to investment of RJCFA funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify where the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority may invest its excess funds.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/31/15 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB445/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=445&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":717804,"bill_number":"HB2682","title":"Relating to donations of overpayment of fees to the Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons due a refund of $25 or less to donate the refund amount to the West Virginia Children’s Trust Fund rather than receiving the refund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2682/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2682&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":717827,"bill_number":"HB2680","title":"Relating to notices of revocation of certificate of authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to standardize the process for notification of revocation of certificate of authority for foreign limited liability companies and foreign limited partnerships with that of other business types.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2680/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2680&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":719575,"bill_number":"HB2693","title":"Relating to commercial motor carriers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt motor carriers of \"roll-off containers\" from regulation by the Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2693/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2693&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":719596,"bill_number":"HB2691","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Commerce","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Commerce","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2691/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2691&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":719619,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Relating to selection of school athletic coaches or other extracurricular activities coaches","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit West Virginia public schools authority to hire the most qualified athletic coaches to serve in the best interest of the student-athletes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB457/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=457&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":719640,"bill_number":"HB2692","title":"Supplementing, amending, decreasing, and increasing items of the existing appropriations from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways","description":"Supplementing, amending, decreasing, and increasing items of the existing appropriations from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2692/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2692&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":719664,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"The U. S. Army SSG Styish R. Morris Memorial Road","description":"The U. S. Army SSG Styish R. Morris Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR53/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":719683,"bill_number":"HB2697","title":"Allowing a home improvement transaction to be performed under an oral contract","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow an oral contract to be used to perform any home improvement transaction.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2697/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2697&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":719704,"bill_number":"HB2689","title":"Repealing the provision prohibiting employers from discriminating for use of tobacco products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the provision prohibiting employers from discriminating for use of tobacco products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2689/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2689&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":719727,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Relating to controlling methamphetamine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a prescription to dispense drug products that contain as an active ingredient ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine and other precursors of methamphetamine. The bill exempts certain products from this requirement. The bill provides criminal penalties and provides rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB458/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=458&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":719750,"bill_number":"HB2694","title":"Requiring all local special elections to be held on the days and hours of general or primary elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all local special elections to be held during primary or general elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2694/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2694&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":719772,"bill_number":"HB2690","title":"Relating to student safety on higher education campuses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state institutions of higher education and certain other postsecondary schools or training facilities to adopt policies and procedures relating to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2690/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2690&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":719793,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Criminalizing trademark counterfeiting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make trademark counterfeiting a crime and provide penalties for this crime to help West Virginia higher education institutions protect their intellectual property.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 201, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB454/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=454&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":719817,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Harrison County \"U. S. Army PFC Nick A. Cavallaro Memorial Bridge\" and \"U. S. Army SSG Benjamin T. Portaro Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Harrison County \"U. S. Army PFC Nick A. Cavallaro Memorial Bridge\" and \"U. S. Army SSG Benjamin T. Portaro Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR25/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":719836,"bill_number":"HB2696","title":"Relating to investigations of discrimination by the Human Rights Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Human Rights Commission, when investigating a complaint of discrimination, to specifically include an examination of the intent of the person or entity alleged to have committed the unlawful discriminatory practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2696/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2696&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":719859,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Boone County \"USMC PFC Marshall Lee King Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Boone County \"USMC PFC Marshall Lee King Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR26/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":719881,"bill_number":"HJR19","title":"Attorney General Term Limit Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to limit any person serving as Attorney General to two consecutive terms, or a maximum of eight years.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR19/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":719904,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Relating to public higher education procurement and payment of expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow boards of Governors of institutions of higher education more flexibility in the procurement and payment of certain expenses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 134, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB455/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=455&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":719927,"bill_number":"HB2695","title":"Relating to gasoline and fuel excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a refund of gasoline or fuel excise tax when fuel is consumed by a commercial vehicle while that vehicle is not operated upon the highways of this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2695/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2695&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":719946,"bill_number":"HJR20","title":"Term Limitation Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to limit the time a person may serve in an elected state or local office to twelve years. The resolution exempts those who currently have a lesser amount of time that may be served in that office, such as county sheriffs. The resolution does not count the number of years served by all current officeholders against the twelve year maximum.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR20/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":719970,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Relating to letters of merit in medical professional liability actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow letters of merit to be admissible in actions against health care providers and allows the testimony of a health care provider at trial or during a deposition upon issuing a letter of merit.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB456/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=456&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":719993,"bill_number":"HB2700","title":"Creating a program to allow for discounted veteran's licence plates and option on application for applicant to consent to receive information about veteran's services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide discounted license plates to military veterans and a process by which veterans can elect to receive information regarding government sponsored veteran's assistance programs through the vehicle registration process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2700/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2700&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":720013,"bill_number":"HB2699","title":"Requiring that patching repair of hard surfaced roads, highways and streets be by use of mechanical rollers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that patching repair of hard surfaced roads, highways and streets be by use of mechanical rollers for smoother final repair unless an emergency situation requires a different method.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2699/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2699&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":720035,"bill_number":"HB2698","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation from the State Fund, State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, to the Division of Human Services","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation from the State Fund, State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, to the Division of Human Services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2698/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2698&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":720049,"bill_number":"HB2688","title":"Providing for the unitization of interests in drilling units in connection with all horizontal oil or gas wells","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the unitization of interests in drilling units in connection with all horizontal oil or gas wells. The bill sets forth application requirements. The bill establishes the standard of review. The bill provides for shallow horizontal well orders. The bill requires notice and timeliness. The bill provides for hearings. The bill addresses oil and gas produced from horizontal wells, vertical shallow wells, existing deep well units, and unconventional reservoirs. The bill adds new definitions. The bill modifies existing definitions.  Section 7a of this bill is a new section; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"House rejected (Roll No. 619)","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2688/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2688&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":722157,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"The U. S. Army PFC Ernest D. Marcum Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army PFC Ernest D. Marcum Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR59/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":722167,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"The William C. Campbell Memorial Highway","description":"The William C. Campbell Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR55/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":722179,"bill_number":"HB2719","title":"Increasing the criminal penalties for participating in an animal fighting venture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for participating in an animal fighting venture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2719/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2719&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":722194,"bill_number":"HB2702","title":"Redefining service personnel class titles of early childhood classroom assistant teacher","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redefine the service personnel class titles of early childhood classroom assistant teachers to smooth the transition of former early childhood aides to this new classification of school service personnel. The changes include protections from reduction in force or transfer for these aides eligible for full retirement benefits before July 1, 2020 to create vacancy for less senior early childhood classroom assistant teacher; requiring aide who becomes employed as early childhood classroom assistant teacher to hold certain multiclassification status; and including early childhood assistant classroom assistant teacher in same classification category as aides.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 217, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2702/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2702&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":722209,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"The Hill Brothers Memorial Bridge","description":"The Hill Brothers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR54/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":722224,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Making supplementary appropriation to DOT, DMV, Motor Vehicle Fees Fund","description":"Making supplementary appropriation to DOT, DMV, Motor Vehicle Fees Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 31, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB472/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=472&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722237,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"The U. S. Army SFC Jesse Muncy Memorial Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army SFC Jesse Muncy Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR60/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":722249,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to DMAPS, WV State Police","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to DMAPS, WV State Police","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 32, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB473/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=473&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722264,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Encouraging all West Virginians to observe Red Shirt Fridays","description":"Encouraging all West Virginians to observe Red Shirt Fridays","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR56/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":722278,"bill_number":"HB2704","title":"Increasing sales and use taxes by one percent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the consumer sales and use taxes by one cent (from six percent to seven percent), with certain exceptions. The tax increase authorized by this bill sunsets July 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2704/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2704&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":722293,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Department of Agriculture, State Conservation Committee","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Department of Agriculture, State Conservation Committee","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 28, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB467/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=467&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722307,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Making supplementary appropriation from State Fund, State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, to DHHR, DHS","description":"Making supplementary appropriation from State Fund, State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, to DHHR, DHS","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB464/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=464&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722323,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Department of Commerce","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to Department of Commerce","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 27, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB466/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=466&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722335,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Making supplementary appropriation to DHHR, DHS, Health Care Provider Tax, Medicaid State Share Fund","description":"Making supplementary appropriation to DHHR, DHS, Health Care Provider Tax, Medicaid State Share Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 26, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB463/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=463&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722346,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Supplementing, amending, decreasing and increasing appropriation from State Road Fund to DOH","description":"Supplementing, amending, decreasing and increasing appropriation from State Road Fund to DOT, DOH","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 35, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB477/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=477&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722364,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"The U. S. Army PV2 William Frederick Kump Memorial Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army PV2 William Frederick Kump Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR58/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":722377,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Recognizing Youth Leadership Association","description":"Recognizing Youth Leadership Association","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR27/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":722393,"bill_number":"HB2711","title":"Providing for a scratch-off game to fund a drug treatment facility on post-mine land in Mingo and Logan Counties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a scratch-off game to fund a drug treatment facility in Mingo and Logan Counties; create a special fund within the State Treasury; authorize the Legislature to appropriate the special lottery funds to construct and operate the drug treatment facility in Mingo and Logan Counties; require the lottery commission to change design or theme of game on a regular basis; require the health care authority to conduct a survey to determine need for beds at the prospective drug treatment facility; and require the authority to report its findings to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2711/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2711&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":722407,"bill_number":"HB2710","title":"Requiring the Public Service Commission to establish rates which ensure that the future customers to be served by the new project are solely responsible only for the debt costs associated for that specific project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the commission to establish rates which ensure that the future customers to be served by the new project are solely responsible only for the debt costs associated for that specific project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2710/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2710&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":722416,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to DHHR, Human Rights Commission, and DHHR, DHS","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to DHHR, Human Rights Commission, and DHHR, DHS","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 30, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB471/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=471&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722434,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of Lottery Net Profits to Bureau of Senior Services, Lottery Senior Citizens Fund","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of Lottery Net Profits to Bureau of Senior Services, Lottery Senior Citizens Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB474/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=474&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722447,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to DEP, Division of Environmental Protection","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of federal funds to DEP, Division of Environmental Protection","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 29, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB469/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=469&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722461,"bill_number":"HB2717","title":"Relating to hiring of public school employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide transparency in the process of hiring employees of county school systems by requiring the school board to be informed of all persons who have applied to fill vacancies and the detailed qualifications of each applicant.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Education","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2717/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2717&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":722474,"bill_number":"HB2709","title":"Exempting a percentage of social security benefits from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt a percentage of social security benefits from personal income tax based on individual's overall amount of taxable income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2709/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2709&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":722487,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Adding additional family court judges","description":"Adding additional family court judges","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 74, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB479/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=479&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":722508,"bill_number":"HB2703","title":"Permitting in absentia parole hearings in certain instances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow in absentia parole hearings in certain instances and waiving a personal appearance by an inmate who is terminally ill and unable to attend permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2703/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2703&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":722520,"bill_number":"HB2708","title":"Requiring various professionals who provide mental health-related services, complete course work in suicide assessment, treatment and management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require various professionals who provide mental health-related services, including psychologists, licensed school psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional clinical counselors and clinical social workers who begin graduate study on or after January 1, 2016 to complete a minimum number of fifteen contact hours of course work in suicide assessment, treatment and management before that person may be issued a license. The bill also requires a person licensed in these professions or an applicant for licensure who begins graduated study prior to January 1, 2016, to take a six hour continuing education course in suicide assessment, treatment and management in order to renew that person's license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2708/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2708&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":722534,"bill_number":"HB2701","title":"Relating to motor vehicle dealers, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update and clarify the article of the code relating to motor vehicle dealers, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2701/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2701&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":722547,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Expiring funds to State Fund, General Revenue, from Joint Expenses and DHHR, DHS, TRIP Fund","description":"Expiring funds to State Fund, General Revenue, from Joint Expenses and DHHR, DHS, TRIP Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB468/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=468&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722561,"bill_number":"HB2712","title":"Relating to employment and privacy protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect the privacy of personal electronic data for employees and applicants for employment, and to authorize employers to investigate to ensure compliance with applicable protections of certain business information.  This article is new; therefore it is completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2712/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2712&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":722577,"bill_number":"HB2707","title":"Permitting certain surface owners to purchase gas at market rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit surface owners on whose properties natural gas- producing wells are drilled and surface owners on whose property natural gas pipelines cross to purchase gas at market rates.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2707/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2707&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":722593,"bill_number":"HB2716","title":"Relating to charitable organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase funding amounts at which charitable organizations are required to provide a professional audit or financial review, and to clarify filing requirements.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2716/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2716&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":722601,"bill_number":"HB2718","title":"Transferring funds remaining in the Racetrack Modernization Fund to the State Road Fund and closing the Racetrack Modernization Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer funds remaining in the Racetrack Modernization Fund to the State Road Fund and closing the Racetrack Modernization Fund.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2718/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2718&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":722615,"bill_number":"HB2713","title":"Providing taxpayers repaying their own student loans a modification reducing federal adjusted gross in the amount of the interest paid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide taxpayers repaying their own student loans a modification reducing federal adjusted gross income in the amount of the interest paid, for personal income tax purposes.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2713/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2713&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":722630,"bill_number":"HB2714","title":"Altering the method of determining when the Department of Agriculture must deposit into the General Revenue Fund funds it collects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter the method of determining when the Department of Agriculture must deposit into the General Revenue Fund funds it collects that would otherwise be deposited into the Land Division Special Revenue Account.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2714/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2714&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":722646,"bill_number":"HB2706","title":"Providing a pay increase for certain employees of the Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a two percent pay increase for employees of the Division of Highways whose annual salaries are less than $50,000 per year.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2706/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2706&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":722662,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Relating to development of broadband middle mile infrastructure","description":"This bill provides for the construction of a state-wide, fiber optic broadband infrastructure network, known as broadband middle mile, to be purchased and owned by the state. The bill adds and defines new terms and creates a separate infrastructure fund for broadband middle mile infrastructure projects. The bill provides additional powers to the West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) and Water Development Authority and creates the Broadband Middle Mile Infrastructure Revenue Debt Service Fund. The bill authorizes the issuance of broadband middle mile revenue bonds, provides for contents of trust agreement and trustee for bonds, and specifies remedies available to bondholders, noteholders and trustees. The bill makes broadband middle mile infrastructure revenue bonds lawful investments and provides for purchase, cancellation and refunding of bonds. The bill declares that the bonds are not state debts and are exempt from state taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB459/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=459&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":722673,"bill_number":"HB2715","title":"Making it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without written consent of both parents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a misdemeanor to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without written consent by both parents or her legal guardians.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2715/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2715&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":722685,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Making supplementary appropriation to DMAPS, Division of Corrections, Parolee Supervision Fees, and WV State Police, Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund","description":"Making supplementary appropriation to DMAPS, Division of Corrections, Parolee Supervision Fees, and WV State Police, Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 33, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB475/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=475&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722701,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing, Purchasing Improvement Fund","description":"Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing, Purchasing Improvement Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 34, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB476/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=476&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722716,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Modifying requirements allowing child witnesses to testify by closed circuit television","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the procedure for a child witness to provide testimony in a criminal action where the child is a victim and when his or her testimony cannot be reliably obtained in the presence of the defendant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB460/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=460&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":722729,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Expiring funds to State Fund, General Revenue, from various accounts","description":"Expiring funds to State Fund, General Revenue, from various accounts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB465/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=465&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722742,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Expiring funds to State Fund, General Revenue, from Auditor's Office, Purchasing Card Administration Fund","description":"Expiring funds to State Fund, General Revenue, from Auditor's Office, Purchasing Card Administration Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB462/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=462&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722759,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Designating February 12, 2015, WV Home School Day","description":"Designating February 12, 2015, WV Home School Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR28/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":722770,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Exempting railroad locomotive fuel from certain fuel excise taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to properly exempt fuel used to propel railroad locomotives from the Gasoline and Special Fuel Excise Tax and the Motor Fuel Excise Tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB461/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=461&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":722785,"bill_number":"HB2705","title":"Providing a pay increase for certain employees of the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a two percent pay increase for employees of the Department of Health and Human Resources whose annual salaries are less than $50,000 per year.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2705/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2705&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":722798,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"The U. S. Army PFC Lowell Roger Groves Memorial Road","description":"The U. S. Army PFC Lowell Roger Groves Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR57/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":722813,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Requesting DOH name portion of WV Rt. 152 in Wayne County \"Wayne County Veterans Memorial Highway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name portion of WV Rt. 152 in Wayne County \"Wayne County Veterans Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR27/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":722827,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Making supplementary appropriation of Lottery Net Profits to State Department of Education, School Building Authority, Debt Service Fund","description":"Making supplementary appropriation of Lottery Net Profits to State Department of Education, School Building Authority, Debt Service Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB470/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=470&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":722840,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Generating and maintaining revenue for road construction and maintenance and infrastructure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to generate and maintain funds for highway construction by raising taxes on motor fuels, raising the consumer sales tax and dedicating the additional proceeds to the State Road Fund, raise fees for motor vehicle registration and salvage, driver licenses, and document fees of the Division of Motor Vehicles, and to establish a state infrastructure bank and state infrastructure fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB478/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=478&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":725024,"bill_number":"HB2736","title":"Relating to regulation of transportation network companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow and regulate transportation network companies.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2736/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2736&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":725028,"bill_number":"HB2734","title":"Extending the Multi-State Real-Time Tracking System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the Multi-State Real-Time Tracking System to 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2734/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2734&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":725032,"bill_number":"HJR21","title":"The Citizens' Redistricting Commission Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the State Constitution that would allow citizens to participate directly in the formation of legislative districts by creating a nonpartisan citizen commission which will hold public hearings around the state and present a redistricting bill to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR21/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":725036,"bill_number":"HB2727","title":"Exempting certain health care professionals from licensure requirements while performing charity care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit out-of-state health care professionals to provide charity care at free medical clinics.  This section is new and has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2727/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2727&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":725042,"bill_number":"HB2750","title":"Abolishing the adverse possession of land","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish adverse possession in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2750/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2750&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":725053,"bill_number":"HB2777","title":"Relating to licensing of barbers, cosmetologists, and hairstylists, and revising the membership requirements of the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists","description":"Relating to licensing of barbers, cosmetologists, and hairstylists, and revising the membership requirements of the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2777/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2777&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":725056,"bill_number":"HB2747","title":"Prohibiting the expenditures for meals and beverages for members of the Legislature and their staff by lobbyists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the expenditures for meals and beverages for members of the Legislature and their staff by lobbyists. The bill presents an exception when and expenditure is made for the entire Legislature; either house of the Legislature; a standing or select committee of either house; or a joint committee of the two houses of the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2747/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2747&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":725064,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study magistrate court cost collection process","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study magistrate court cost collection process","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR28/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":725067,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Relating to permits for stationary sources of air pollutants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Air Quality to issue flexible permits with alternative operating scenarios, and that would specify how emissions were to be limited at certain oil and gas facilities. It would set shorter time limits for making completeness determinations, start the time period running for permit issuance if a completeness determination is not promptly made, and allow construction without a permit if general permits were not promptly issued. It would also require the Division of Air Quality to develop general permits for similar types of sources that have similar emissions limitations and would not require an application process. The bill would prohibit duplicative public notice periods.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB482/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=482&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":725078,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Adding certain facilities and operations to protected parties relating to crimes against property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide protection against property crimes committed against coal mines, utilities and other industrial facilities. The bill adds waste management facilities and timber operations to the protected facilities and provides for criminal penalties for the removal, destruction, or damage of real or personal property that impairs the normal operation any equipment or system used for the protection of health and safety of any person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB490/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=490&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":725085,"bill_number":"HB2744","title":"Preempting any local law, rule, regulation, ordinance, or policy regulating the environmental or operational aspects of any public utility within the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission; providing exceptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to preempt any local law, rule, regulation, ordinance, or policy regulating the environmental or operational aspects of any public utility within the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia or any other entity regulated, in whole or in part, by the commission, except those public utilities owned and operated by any municipality or other political subdivision of the state and to require express authorization from the Legislature before such law or policy may be created.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2744/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2744&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":725087,"bill_number":"HB2721","title":"Specifying who receives notice of parole hearings via regular or certified mail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify who receives notice of parole hearings via regular or certified mail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2721/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2721&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":725091,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Creating Freedom of Conscience Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Freedom of Conscience Protection Act to ensure that, in all cases where state action burdens the exercise of religion, strict scrutiny is applied and to provide a claim or defense to a person or persons whose exercise of religion is burdened by state action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB487/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=487&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":725101,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Authorizing special license plates for Civil Air Patrol vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement for vehicles operated by the West Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol to display front license plates with white lettering on a green background bearing the words \"West Virginia\" in one line and the words \"State Car\" in another line.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 171, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB486/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=486&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":725109,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Relating to municipal policemen's and firemen's pension and relief funds' investment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to further regulate investment of moneys in municipal policemen's and firemen's pension and relief funds. Investment authority may be delegated to appropriately registered professional investment advisors. Diversification of investments is required.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 210, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB481/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=481&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":725112,"bill_number":"HB2741","title":"Uncompensated Care Liability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage the practice of uncompensated care for low-income patients by providing immunity from liability.   This section is new and has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2741/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2741&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":725117,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"The Harry Ripley Memorial Bridge","description":"The Harry Ripley Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR63/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":725119,"bill_number":"HB2739","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":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2739/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2739&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":725130,"bill_number":"HB2748","title":"Relating to living arrangements for children in foster care and living arrangements for children sixteen years or older","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide living arrangements for children sixteen years or older in foster care. The bill provides matters the court must consider when making a decision regarding planned permanent living arrangements and it sets forth necessary order provisions when the court is considering planned permanent living arrangements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2748/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2748&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":725138,"bill_number":"HB2740","title":"Clarifying how members of regional airport authority boards are to be allocated","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify how members of regional airport authority boards are to be allocated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2740/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2740&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":725141,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Relating to municipal policemen's and firemen's pension and relief funds' trustees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify continuing election of trustees for municipal policemen's pension and relief funds and firemen's pension and relief funds which have closed to new members.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 209, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB483/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=483&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":725148,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"The Lando Adkins, Sr. Memorial Road","description":"The Lando Adkins, Sr. Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR62/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":725154,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Providing county commissioners mechanism for elected officials' compensation increases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissioners an ongoing mechanism to consider compensation increases for elected county officials every two years in an amount up to the increase in the annual Consumer Price Index published by the United States Department of Commerce over the prior two years or three percent, whichever is greater.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB485/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=485&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":725162,"bill_number":"HB2733","title":"Removing certain combinations of drugs containing hydrocodone from Schedule III of the controlled substances law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove certain drugs from Schedule III of the controlled substances law; update the requirements of the Control Substance Monitoring Program and extend the expiration date of law relating to the Multi-State Real-Time Tracking System.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 67, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2733/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2733&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":725167,"bill_number":"HB2730","title":"Updating unlawful methods of bear hunting and clarifying the process for bear damage claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update unlawful methods of bear hunting and to clarify the process for bear damage claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2730/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2730&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":725172,"bill_number":"HB2742","title":"Recalculating child support obligations","description":"The purpose of the bill is to update the child support guidelines table based on current economic data.    Section 48-13-301 has been completely rewritten therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2742/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2742&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":725184,"bill_number":"HB2738","title":"Relating to the Women's Commission and placing it in the Department of Commerce","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move the Women's Commission from the Department of Health and Human Resources to the Department of Commerce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2738/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2738&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":725189,"bill_number":"HB2746","title":"Requiring that athletic trainers be licensed, instead of registered, by West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that athletic trainers be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy instead of registered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2746/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2746&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":725195,"bill_number":"HB2722","title":"Requiring oil and gas lessees to make royalty payments within one hundred twenty days of production","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require oil and gas lessees to make royalty payments within one hundred twenty days of production. The bill provides for interest. The bill provides for a complaint to be filed. The bill grants the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection with the authority to suspend an oil and gas permit if royalty payments are not timely made.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2722/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2722&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":725199,"bill_number":"HB2720","title":"Increasing the amount a person receiving a disability benefit from a municipal policemen's or firemen's pension and relief fund may earn from employment or self employment without penalty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount a person receiving a disability benefit from a municipal policemen's or firemen's pension and relief fund may earn from employment or self employment without penalty from $7,500 to $15,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2720/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2720&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":725207,"bill_number":"HB2737","title":"Prohibiting licensure board from hiring or contracting with lobbyist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit licensure board from hiring or contracting with lobbyist.   This section is new and has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2737/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2737&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":725213,"bill_number":"HB2729","title":"Relating to welfare system integrity","description":"This bill requires the establishment of an income eligibility verification system, a computerized system designed to find and root out welfare fraud. The bill addresses the receipt of benefits from the Department of Health and Human Resources. The bill requires applicants to provide a social security number. The bill requires the system be used when an applicant first makes a benefit request and quarterly thereafter. The bill requires notice. The bill requires investigations. The bill permits an applicant to respond. The bill requires a toll-free, state-wide call center to be established. The bill requires reports. The bill defines terms.  This section is new and has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2729/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2729&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":725222,"bill_number":"HB2749","title":"Relating to the secondary schools athletic commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the participation of home schooled students in certain secondary school activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2749/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2749&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":725225,"bill_number":"HB2731","title":"Increasing salaries and creating longevity pay increases for all employees of the Division of Corrections, the Regional Jail Authority and the Division of Juvenile Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report entitled Examination of the Current Salaries, Turnover, Overtime and Vacancies for Correctional Officer Positions at the West Virginia Division of Corrections and the salary increases for longevity recommended by the WV Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. In doing so the bill increases salaries and creates longevity pay increases for all employees of the Division of Corrections, the Regional Jail Authority and the Division of Juvenile Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2731/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2731&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":725232,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Designating February 13, 2015, WVU and WVU Extension Service Day","description":"Designating February 13, 2015, WVU and WVU Extension Service Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR29/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":725239,"bill_number":"HB2724","title":"Requiring benefit access devices to benefits provided by the Department of Human Services, to have a photograph of the person to whom a device was issued","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require benefit access devices to have a photograph of the person to whom a device was issued. The bill permits a benefit access device to be used by another authorized individual on the device holder's behalf. The bill defining terms provides for rule-making.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2724/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2724&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":725243,"bill_number":"HB2776","title":"Relating to prescribing hydrocodone combination drugs for a duration of no more than three days","description":"Relating to prescribing hydrocodone combination drugs for a duration of no more than three days","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/2/15 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2776/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2776&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":725250,"bill_number":"HB2751","title":"Allowing hunting and trapping on private lands throughout the state on Sundays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow hunting and trapping on private lands throughout the state on Sundays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2751/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2751&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":725255,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Requesting DNR reintroduce Elk to southern WV","description":"Requesting DNR reintroduce Elk to southern WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR61/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":725266,"bill_number":"HB2728","title":"Relating to risk-based capital reporting for health organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt a National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ model to establish standards for minimum capital and surplus to be maintained by a health organization and provide for the early detection of a potentially hazardous or otherwise dangerous financial condition of a health organization in order to protect its enrollees and the general public.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2728/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2728&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":725268,"bill_number":"HB2732","title":"Relating to the Real Estate Commission and licenses issued by the commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish reasonable time limits for the filing of complaints with the Real Estate Commission for potential disciplinary action against a licensee alleged to have engaged in unprofessional conduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2732/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2732&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":725275,"bill_number":"HB2745","title":"Requiring an exempt spending unit to obtain authorization from the director of purchasing before entering into a contract for an amount equal to or exceeding ninety percent of the value of the largest contract","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an exempt spending unit to obtain authorization from the director of purchasing before entering into a contract for an amount equal to or exceeding ninety percent of the value of the largest contract entered into by the spending unit in the two most recent fiscal years.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2745/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2745&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":725281,"bill_number":"HB2743","title":"Relating to additional duties of the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Public Service Commission to approve expedited cost recovery of natural gas utility infrastructure projects deemed just and reasonable and in the public interest. The bill makes findings. The bill establishes the application and hearing process. The bill provides for rule making.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2743/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2743&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":725289,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Relating to procedure for removal of certain county, school district and municipal officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter the procedure for the removal of public officials.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB484/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=484&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":725295,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Imposing statute of limitations on civil actions derived from surveying of real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a ten year statute of limitations on any civil action derived from the actual surveying of real property, starting after the performance or furnishing of the services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB489/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=489&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":725302,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Increasing tax exemption for PERS and TRS income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the first $20,000 of income received by retired public employees and retired teachers through their state retirement systems from personal income taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB480/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=480&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":725305,"bill_number":"HB2726","title":"Clarifying choice of laws issues in product's liability actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify choice of laws issues in product's liability actions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2726/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2726&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":725317,"bill_number":"HB2735","title":"Changing the date the unemployment fund reaches a certain level to reduce the threshold wage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change to the date the unemployment fund reaches a certain level to reduce the threshold wage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2735/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2735&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":725320,"bill_number":"HB2725","title":"Permitting playground facilities to be part of a school construction project","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":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2725/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2725&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":725325,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Creating Broadband Enhancement Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the Broadband Deployment Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 41, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB488/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=488&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":725329,"bill_number":"HB2723","title":"Relating to the expiration of the Multi-State Real-Time Tracking System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the sunsetting of the Multi-State Real-Time Tracking System from June 30, 2015 to June 30, 2023.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2723/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2723&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":726185,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Kanawha County \"Rosie the Riveter Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Kanawha County \"Rosie the Riveter Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR29/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":726190,"bill_number":"HB2755","title":"Relating to service and professional employee positions at jointly established schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address seniority and other personnel issues relating to service and professional employee positions at jointly established schools.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 96, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2755/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2755&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":726192,"bill_number":"HB2761","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation of federal funds to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, West Virginia State Police","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation of federal funds to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, West Virginia State Police","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2761/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2761&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726198,"bill_number":"SJR6","title":"Proposing constitutional amendment designated County Economic Development Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to submit the proposed \"County Economic Development Amendment\" to the Constitution of the State to the people of the state for ratification or rejection at the general election of 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR6/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":726205,"bill_number":"HB2759","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, West Virginia Division of Corrections, and to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, West Virginia State Police","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, West Virginia Division of Corrections, and to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, West Virginia State Police","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2759/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2759&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726208,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"The U. S. Army PFC Willie Paul Wilson Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army PFC Willie Paul Wilson Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR65/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":726214,"bill_number":"HB2775","title":"Relating to salary increase for Veteran's Service Officer 1 and Veteran's Service Officer 2 positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give Veteran's Service Officer 1 and Veteran's Service Officer 2 positions a $5,000 salary increase.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2775/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2775&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":726217,"bill_number":"HB2760","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Bureau of Senior Services - Lottery Senior Citizens Fund","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Bureau of Senior Services - Lottery Senior Citizens Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 16, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2760/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2760&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726227,"bill_number":"HB2752","title":"Deregulating persons who perform work on heating, ventilating and cooling systems and fire dampers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to deregulate persons who perform work on heating, ventilating and cooling systems and fire dampers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2752/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2752&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":726230,"bill_number":"HB2774","title":"Relating to public school standards and assessments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to develop better West Virginia Educational Standards tailored to West Virginia students, developed by West Virginia education professionals; to promote involvement of local educators and parents; to prohibit the school board from ceding authority over standards or student data to federal government or private entities; to prohibit the use of common core standards and assessments; to implement temporary standards; to limit the use of statewide assessments; to prohibit the sharing of student level data; to create the West Virginia Legislative Education Standards Development Steering Commission and Education Standards Development Subcommittees; and to prohibit colleges in this state from denying admission based on participation in common core programs or tests.  These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2774/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2774&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":726236,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to authorize a study of various industries that use natural gas","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to authorize a study of various industries that use natural gas","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR67/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":726240,"bill_number":"HB2753","title":"Removing the requirement for vehicles operated by the West Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol to display front license plates with white lettering on a green background bearing the words \"West Virginia\" in one line and the words \"State Car\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement for vehicles operated by the West Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol to display front license plates with white lettering on a green background bearing the words \"West Virginia\" in one line and the words \"State Car\" in another line.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2753/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2753&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":726247,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Creating bid preference for certain limited video lottery current permit holders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an additional preference to a limited video lottery current permit holder in the rebid process. A current permit holder may obtain a permit in lieu of a new entrant by paying the amount bid by a new entrant plus 10 percent, or the average bid plus 10 percent, whichever is greater. A current retailer may obtain a permit by competitive bid and is not subject to the right to match by a current permit holder, but the retailer may not use a permit to place terminals in violation of a contract with an operator. In the event of a dispute between an operator and retailer over the validity of a contract, the operator’s terminals shall remain operational until the operator and retailer agree otherwise or the contract is voided by a court of law, but a retailer may request a stay from the Lottery Commission of the usual 90-day requirement for placement of terminals pending the outcome of the dispute.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB491/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=491&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":726253,"bill_number":"HB2770","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation from the State Fund, State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, to the Division of Human Services","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation from the State Fund, State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, to the Division of Human Services","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 20, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2770/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2770&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726256,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Permitting school nurses to possess and administer opioid antagonists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow school nurses to possess and administer opioid antagonists at school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB497/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=497&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":726268,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Creating Statewide Interoperable Radio Network Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill establishes a short title. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes objectives and a purpose. The bill prescribes duties for the statewide Interoperability Coordinator. The bill prescribes duties for the statewide Interoperability Executive Committee. The bill provides for disposition of assets and staffing of the statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill establishes a special revenue account for the statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill exempts the statewide Interoperable Radio Network from certain Purchasing Division requirements. The bill authorizes emergency and legislative rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB496/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=496&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":726270,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Relating to authority to waive incapacitated person's right to jury trial","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the medical power of attorney representative or surrogate to waive the incapacitated person's right to a trial by jury and bind them to arbitration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB493/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=493&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":726275,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Creating Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Program. The bill states the legislative purpose. The bill sets forth the application and eligibility requirements for the program. The bill establishes the design and content guidelines and sign location and placement criteria. The bill also establishes a fee schedule and sets forth maintenance responsibility. The bill permits revocation of participation in the program. Further, the bill authorizes rule making to be exempt from the state Administrative Procedures Act, but shall be filed with the Secretary of State. The bill additionally defines terms.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB499/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=499&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":726279,"bill_number":"HB2756","title":"Authorizing appointees or employees of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to carry concealed handguns","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize appointees or employees of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to carry concealed handguns.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2756/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2756&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":726285,"bill_number":"HB2772","title":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, from the Auditor's Office - Purchasing Card Administration Fund","description":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, from the Auditor's Office - Purchasing Card Administration Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 21, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2772/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2772&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":726291,"bill_number":"HB2762","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles - Motor Vehicle Fees Fund","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles - Motor Vehicle Fees Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2762/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2762&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726295,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Relating to County Local Powers Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the County Local Powers Act. The bill allows county commissions to pay for the cost of infrastructure capital improvements in their respective counties utilizing impact fees, service fees and certain property tax collections and other revenues. The bill provides for fees, taxes and expenditures for county development. The bill restates short title. The bill amends its purpose and legislative findings. The bill amends certain definitions and adds definitions. The bill amends criteria and requirements to implement and collect certain fees. The bill amends authorization for county commissions to impose impact fees, services fees and other taxes. The bill provides that certain fees and taxes collected may be deposited in special fund and used to pay debt service on revenue bonds issued to finance capital improvements or to finance them on a pay-as-you-go basis. The bill makes technical corrections. The bill allows county commissions and Commissioner of Highways to enter into intergovernmental agreements for construction and modernization of state roads, bridges and related infrastructure and financing in their respective counties. The bill provides procedures for creation and finalization or project plans and amendments of plans. The bill requires notice to certain locally elected public officials and general public on proposed road, bridge and related infrastructure construction projects and project amendments, with opportunity for public comment, provides means to finance cost of proposed road, bridge and related infrastructure construction projects and project amendments. The bill allows reallocation of ad valorem property taxes after ratification of constitutional amendment of certain property tax collections to finance, in whole or in part, capital improvements to infrastructure. The bill provides for applications for a construction project and the contents of applications. The bill creates a special fund. The bill requires approval of boards of education to reallocation of regular property tax levies. The bill provides for termination of reallocation of levies. The bill authorizes Commissioner of Highways to issue revenue bonds and refunding bonds to finance road, bridge and related infrastructure projects financed, in whole or in part, by county commissions. The bill provides that all bonds are exempt from tax, are negotiable and are lawful investments. The bill provides procedures for issuance of bonds. The bill allows projects to also be constructed on pay-as-you-go basis. The bill provides that these powers are supplemental powers of county commissions and Commissioner of Highways. The bill requires reports. The bill exempts public officials from personal liability. The bill provides a severability clause and effective dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB495/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=495&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":726300,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Requiring the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of how to develop plans for industrial parks or zones throughout the state","description":"Requiring the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of how to develop plans for industrial parks or zones throughout the state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR66/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":726307,"bill_number":"HB2764","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the State Department of Education - School Building Authority","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the State Department of Education - School Building Authority","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 17, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2764/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2764&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726313,"bill_number":"HB2769","title":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue from various agencies","description":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue from various agencies","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 19, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2769/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2769&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726317,"bill_number":"HB2768","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Commerce","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Commerce","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2768/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2768&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726325,"bill_number":"HB2773","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Film Industry Investment tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a greater incentive for hiring West Virginia workers, by adjusting the amount of tax credit authorized as a percentage of qualified expenditures for purposes of calculating the West Virginia Film Industry Investment tax credit (1) by decreasing the percentage of expenditures that will qualify for tax credit on qualified projects that do not employ ten or more West Virginia residents as part of the full-time employees working on the project in West Virginia or as apprentices working in West Virginia and (2) by increasing the percentage of expenditures that will qualify for tax credit on qualified projects that do employ ten or more West Virginia residents as part of the full-time employees working on the project in West Virginia or as apprentices working in West Virginia.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2773/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2773&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":726331,"bill_number":"HB2765","title":"Supplementary appropriation to the Department of Environmental Protection","description":"Supplementary appropriation to the Department of Environmental Protection","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2765/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2765&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726334,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"The U. S. Army PFC Ray Freeman Meade Memorial Road","description":"The U. S. Army PFC Ray Freeman Meade Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR64/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":726340,"bill_number":"HB2771","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Human Services - Health Care Provider Tax","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Human Services - Health Care Provider Tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2771/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2771&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726348,"bill_number":"HB2763","title":"Supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"Supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2763/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2763&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726354,"bill_number":"HB2766","title":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated balance in the State Fund, General Revenue from the Joint Expenses, and from the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated balance in the State Fund, General Revenue from the Joint Expenses, and from the Department of Health and Human Resources","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 18, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2766/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2766&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726357,"bill_number":"HB2767","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Agriculture, State Conservation Committee","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Agriculture, State Conservation Committee","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2767/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2767&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726362,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Designating February 16, 2015, Veterans Visibility Day","description":"Designating February 16, 2015, Veterans Visibility Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR31/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":726370,"bill_number":"HB2758","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing - Purchasing Improvement Fund","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing - Purchasing Improvement Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2758/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2758&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726373,"bill_number":"HB2754","title":"Relating to uncompensated care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage the practice of uncompensated care for low-income patients by providing immunity from liability.   This section is new and has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2754/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2754&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":726379,"bill_number":"HB2757","title":"Supplementing, amending, decreasing, and increasing items of the existing appropriations from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways","description":"Supplementing, amending, decreasing, and increasing items of the existing appropriations from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2757/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2757&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":726387,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Recognizing Wood County Detachment 1087 of Marine Corps League","description":"Recognizing Wood County Detachment 1087 of Marine Corps League","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR32/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":726392,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Relating to sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays prior to 1 p.m.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow restaurants, private clubs, mini-distilleries and wineries to sell alcoholic beverages at ten o’clock a.m. on Sundays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB492/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=492&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":726397,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Designating February 16, 2015, WVSU Day","description":"Designating February 16, 2015, WVSU Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR30/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":726402,"bill_number":"HB2778","title":"State Infrastructure Fund Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia State Infrastructure Fund within the Division of Highways, in cooperation with a federal program, to provide funds for transportation infrastructure projects within the state.   This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 213, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2778/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2778&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":726409,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Clarifying tax map rules apply to paper and electronic documents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the tax map rules apply to both paper and digital tax maps, and to create conformity between the language of the statute and the supporting legislative rule.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB498/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=498&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":726412,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Relating to prescriptions for epinephrine auto-injectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a health care practitioner to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of an entity authorized by the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB494/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=494&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":726417,"bill_number":"HJR22","title":"The Right to Hunt, Fish and Harvest Wildlife Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to submit a proposed amendment to the State Constitution to recognize the right of citizens to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife and to declare that public hunting and fishing are preferred means to manage wildlife.  The proposed section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR22/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":726940,"bill_number":"HJR23","title":"The Volunteer Emergency Service Personnel Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to exempt each volunteer emergency service worker, including each volunteer firefighter, from ad valorem property taxation on the first $30,000 of assessed value of his or her primary residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR23/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":726945,"bill_number":"HB2789","title":"Relating to neighborhood investment program advisory boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit consideration of an application by a neighborhood investment program advisory board if the applicant is directly or indirectly affiliated with a board member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2789/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2789&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ihle"},
{"bill_id":726952,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Authorizing collection of additional local 911 fees","description":"Authorizing collection of additional local 911 fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB504/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=504&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":726958,"bill_number":"HB2794","title":"Making changes to the definition of contractor for purposes of the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the threshold amount required for a construction job to be performed by someone with a contractor’s license from $2,500 to $4,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2794/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2794&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":726968,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"For the Lottery Commission to implement creative methods for selling Veterans' Lottery tickets to help fund the West Virginia Veterans Home","description":"For the Lottery Commission to implement creative methods for selling Veteral Lottery tickets to help fund the West Virginia Veterans Home","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR11/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Williams"},
{"bill_id":726976,"bill_number":"HB2786","title":"Prohibiting transfers of school personnel to other positions under certain conditions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit transfers of employed and assigned service personnel after the twentieth day prior to the beginning of and during the instructional with certain exceptions. These provisions mirror those for professional personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2786/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2786&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":726982,"bill_number":"HB2781","title":"Allowing a medical power of attorney representative or surrogate to waive the incapacitated person's right to a trial by jury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the medical power of attorney representative or surrogate to waive the incapacitated person's right to a trial by jury and bind them to arbitration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2781/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2781&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":726986,"bill_number":"HB2792","title":"Relating to the business and occupation tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include photography activities for the gain or economic benefit of any person in the definition of \"business\" for the purposes of the business and occupation tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2792/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2792&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":726996,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Urging Congress to change U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards that make it difficult to complete planning and construction of public projects","description":"Urging Congress to change U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards that make it difficult to complete planning and construction of public projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR69/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":726997,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Permitting sheriff hire outside attorneys for tax collection assistance","description":"Permitting sheriff hire outside attorneys for tax collection assistance","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB503/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=503&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":727006,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"The Thomas Owen Perry Sr. Highway","description":"The Thomas Owen Perry Sr. Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR71/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":727017,"bill_number":"HB2782","title":"Adjusting the judicial circuits of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to split the twenty-third circuit into two circuits and assign two judges to Jefferson County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2782/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2782&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":727024,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Creating Physicians Lien Act","description":"Creating Physicians Lien Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB505/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=505&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":727030,"bill_number":"HB2779","title":"Creating the crime of trademark counterfeiting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make trademark counterfeiting a crime and provide penalties for this crime to help West Virginia higher education institutions protect their intellectual property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2779/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2779&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":727039,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Requiring annual report by persons practicing midwifery","description":"Requiring annual report by persons practicing midwifery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB501/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=501&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":727042,"bill_number":"HB2788","title":"Providing school days to register and transport students to vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to provide days prior to early voting during primary, general and special elections for registering eligible students to vote and for the transportation of registered students to appropriate voting places during early voting periods.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2788/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2788&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":727054,"bill_number":"HB2785","title":"Statewide Interoperable Radio Network Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill establishes a short title. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes objectives and a purpose.. The bill prescribes duties for the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator. The bill prescribes duties for the Statewide Interoperability Executive committee. The bill provides for disposition of assets and staffing of the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill establishes a special revenue account for the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill authorizes emergency and legislative rule-making.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2785/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2785&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":727057,"bill_number":"HB2795","title":"Providing that when a party's health condition is at issue in a civil action, medical records and releases for medical information may be requested and required without court order","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that when a party's health condition is at issue in a civil action, medical records and releases for medical information may be requested and required without court order. The bill prohibits unilateral restrictions on the receipt or use of the medical records. And, the bill provides the right to object to request for records and effect of court order relating to the use of such records.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2795/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2795&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":727065,"bill_number":"HB2783","title":"Modifying procedures available to persons to address bears causing property damage or destruction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify procedures available to persons to address bears causing property damage or destruction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2783/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2783&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":727075,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"The Army SPC 4 Everette R. Johnson Memorial Bridge","description":"The Army SPC 4 Everette R. Johnson Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR70/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":727084,"bill_number":"HB2790","title":"Relating to minimum responsibility limits of car insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum proof of financial responsibility in motor vehicle insurance coverage while minimizing administrative burdens on insurers through the transition. The purpose of this bill is to give effect to the explicit terms of a bargained-for motor vehicle liability policy where certain drivers are excluded from coverage. Specifically, this bill is intended to overturn Jones v. Motorists Mutual Insurance Company, 177 W. Va. 763 (1987) and its progeny that require insurers to nevertheless provide minimum financial responsibility limits coverage for drivers who are excluded from coverage under the terms of a motor vehicle liability policy.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 141, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2790/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2790&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":727091,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"The Army SSG Harold 'Dean' Baker Memorial Bridge","description":"The Army SSG Harold 'Dean' Baker Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR68/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":727100,"bill_number":"HB2780","title":"Enhancing the ability of campus police officers at public colleges to perform their duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize governing boards to apply for funds available to law-enforcement agencies for the benefit of campus police officers and to enter into agreements for compensation of employees for attending law-enforcement training academies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 130, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2780/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2780&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":727105,"bill_number":"HB2787","title":"Relating to hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to: (1) Require parties appealing a decision of the OAH to serve the Petition for Appeal on the OAH; (2) establish procedures for the recusal of the Chief Hearing Examiner; (3) provide appeal procedures for petitioners denied entry into the alcohol test and lock program described in","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2787/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2787&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":727110,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.","description":"Recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR34/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":727115,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Relating to waste by cotenant","description":"Relating to waste by cotenant","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB509/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=509&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":727126,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Designating February 17, 2015, Local Food Systems Day at Legislature","description":"Designating February 17, 2015, Local Food Systems Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR33/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":727134,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Relating to eligibility for certain reclamation or remediation tax credit","description":"Relating to eligibility for certain reclamation or remediation tax credit","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 226, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB502/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=502&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":727144,"bill_number":"HJR24","title":"The Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide for an election to amend the State Constitution to exempt honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces of the United States from ad valorem property taxation on the first $30,000 of assessed value of his or her primary residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR24/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":727145,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Requesting DOH name portion of Rt. 19 in Marion County \"Nicholas Lou 'Nick' Saban, Jr., Expressway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name portion of Rt. 19 in Marion County \"Nicholas Lou 'Nick' Saban, Jr., Expressway\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR30/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":727155,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Requiring licensing of athletic trainers","description":"Requiring licensing of athletic trainers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB506/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=506&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":727160,"bill_number":"HB2793","title":"Relating to exemptions from mandatory school attendance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a student who is home schooled may not be classified as habitually absent. The bill requires the parent of a child who is to be home schooled to notify a county superintendent of intent to home school, not the person who provides the home schooling along with an assurance that certain subjects will be taught. The bill removes the requirement that the person who provides the home schooling instruction have a high school diploma. The bill removes the requirement that the person who provides the home schooling instruction have an outline of a plan for the home schooling instruction for the ensuing year. The bill permits a parent to administer the required nationally normed standardized test. The bill provides that a student has made acceptable academic progress if it is within or above the national average range, or if below that average then the student must show improvement from the previous year. The bill removes the requirement that a certified teacher and the parent of a home schooled child must mutually agree on an alternative academic assessment of proficiency. The bill requires home schooled students who fail to make acceptable academic progress for two consecutive years be evaluated for learning disabilities. The bill requires academic assessments be kept for three years.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/15","last_action_date":"2015-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2793/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2793&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":727167,"bill_number":"HB2784","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 requires 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. The bill prohibits 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. The bill provides protection from liability for persons engaged in the business of selling at retail, supplying, handling or transporting liquefied petroleum gas, unless they are negligent or act intentionally, and the negligence or intentional act causes or partially causes injury or damage.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2784/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2784&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":727175,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Relating to monitoring inmates' electronic communications","description":"Relating to monitoring inmates' electronic communications","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 69, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB507/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=507&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":727182,"bill_number":"HB2791","title":"Increasing benefits of retired state personnel and retired teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give retired state personnel and retired teachers a five percent a year increase in retirement benefits for the next three consecutive years.   These sections are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2791/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2791&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":727189,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Reorganizing Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority","description":"Reorganizing Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 117, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB508/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=508&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":727197,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"The Webster County Veterans Highway","description":"The Webster County Veterans Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR72/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=72&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":727202,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Requesting that the President and Congress of the United States of America take no action to call the West Virginia National Guard into active duty combat","description":"Requesting that the President and Congress of the United States of America take no action to call the West Virginia National Guard into active duty combat","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR10/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":727204,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Providing procedure for delegate selection to Article V Convention","description":"Providing procedure for delegate selection to Article V Convention","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB500/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=500&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":728085,"bill_number":"HB2805","title":"Transferring to an adult correctional facility any juvenile whose sentence runs beyond his or her eighteenth birthday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the transfer to the correctional facility of any juvenile in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services whose sentence runs beyond his or her eighteenth birthday.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2805/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2805&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":728101,"bill_number":"HB2800","title":"Adding law-enforcement officers' contact information and names of family members to the list of exemptions from public records requests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add law-enforcement officers’ contact information and names of family members to the list of FOIA exemptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2800/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2800&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":728103,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Recognizing Marshall University football team and designating February 18, 2015, Marshall University Day","description":"Recognizing Marshall University football team and designating February 18, 2015, Marshall University Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR37/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":728126,"bill_number":"HB2798","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. The bill provides that if a voter is unable to produce that document he or she may cast a provisional ballot.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2798/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2798&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":728130,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Establishing minimum standards for unconventional well sites","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish minimum standards for unconventional well sites. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB513/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=513&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":728145,"bill_number":"HB2809","title":"Creating a preference for certain limited video lottery current permit holders in bid process","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an additional preference to a limited video lottery current permit holder in the rebid process. A current permit holder may obtain a permit in lieu of a new entrant by paying the amount bid by a new entrant plus 10 percent, or the average bid plus 10 percent, whichever is greater. A current retailer may obtain a permit by competitive bid and is not subject to the right to match by a current permit holder, but the retailer may not use a permit to place terminals in violation of a contract with an operator. In the event of a dispute between an operator and retailer over the validity of a contract, the operator’s terminals shall remain operational until the operator and retailer agree otherwise or the contract is voided by a court of law, but a retailer may request a stay from the Lottery Commission of the usual 90-day requirement for placement of terminals pending the outcome of the dispute.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2809/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2809&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":728151,"bill_number":"HB2804","title":"Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays by private licensees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale of wine and other legal beverages by private clubs and the sale of wine by private wine bed and breakfasts, private wine restaurants or private wine spa licensees between the hours of ten thirty o’clock a.m. and one o’clock p.m. on Sundays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2804/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2804&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":728171,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Recognizing and honoring Stephen J. Kopp, Ph.D., President of Marshall University","description":"Recognizing and honoring Stephen J. Kopp, Ph.D., President of Marshall University","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR12/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":728177,"bill_number":"HB2806","title":"Creating a methamphetamine registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a methamphetamine registry.    This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2806/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2806&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":728191,"bill_number":"HB2812","title":"Clarifying use of subsistence allowance in determining compensation for purposes of calculating pension benefits for natural resources police officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify use of subsistence allowance in determining compensation for purposes of calculating pension benefits for natural resources police officers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-28","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2015-03-01","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2812/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2812&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":728208,"bill_number":"HB2808","title":"Providing that members of the House of Delegates in districts having more than one delegate be elected from numbered divisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that members of the House of Delegates in districts having more than one delegate be elected from numbered divisions.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2808/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2808&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":728215,"bill_number":"HB2807","title":"Expanding the list of persons the Commissioner of Agriculture may license to grow or cultivate industrial hemp","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the list of persons the Commissioner of Agriculture may license to grow or cultivate industrial hemp.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2807/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2807&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":728222,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Relating to contractor or subcontractor's obligations regarding minimum prevailing wage rates on public improvement projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the obligations of a contractor or subcontractor with regard to minimum prevailing wage rates for work performed on a public improvement project under a contract awarded by a state agency, and to clarify that a worker’s right of action for recovery from a contractor or subcontractor for nonpayment of minimum prevailing wage rates applies only when the contract awarded by a state agency expressly requires payment of minimum prevailing wage rates. The changes are intended to have retroactive application.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB511/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=511&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":728228,"bill_number":"HB2810","title":"Implementing the West Virginia Property Rescue Initiative to reduce the number of properties posing a threat to public health and safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct the West Virginia Housing Development Fund to implement a statewide property rescue initiative, to allocate $1 million per year for five years to a revolving loan program, to provide for removal or rehabilitation of dilapidated housing throughout the state by counties and municipalities through training, technical services, and consultation, and with annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 58, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2810/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2810&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":728251,"bill_number":"HB2801","title":"Permitting county commissions and municipalities to designate areas of special interest which will not affect the use of property in those areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit county commissions and municipalities to designate areas of special interest which will not affect the use of property in those areas. The bill sets forth their additional powers and responsibilities.  These sections are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2801/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2801&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":728261,"bill_number":"HB2799","title":"Requiring all high schools to teach fetal development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all high schools include in their health classes a course in fetal development.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2799/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2799&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":728271,"bill_number":"HB2803","title":"Relating to the sale of alcohol by licensed manufacturers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the retail sale of wine produced by licensed wineries and farm wineries at the wineries and farm wineries between the hours of ten thirty a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sundays, and to permit the retail sale of alcoholic liquors manufactured and sold by licensed distilleries and mini-distilleries at the licensed distillery or mini-distillery on Sundays, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The bill would also permit licensed wineries, farm wineries, distilleries and mini-distilleries to offer complimentary samples for consumption on premises on Sundays, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Finally, the bill would permit mini-distilleries which produce less than 50,000 gallons of alcoholic liquor per year to seek and hold a separate license for a private club located on the premises of the mini-distillery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2803/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2803&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":728292,"bill_number":"HB2796","title":"Providing paid leave for certain state officers and employees during a declared state of emergency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that certain state employees may be granted a leave of absence with pay while providing assistance as an essential member of an emergency aid provider during a declared state of emergency.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2796/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2796&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":728296,"bill_number":"HB2811","title":"Deleting obsolete provisions regarding the Physicians' Mutual Insurance Company","description":"The purpose of this bill is to delete obsolete provisions in the West Virginia Code regarding the Physician's Mutual Insurance Company, and to provide that the company need not be organized as a nonprofit corporation provided that the company remain a domestic mutual insurance company owned by its policyholders.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 147, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2811/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2811&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":728310,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Exempting complimentary hotel rooms from hotel occupancy tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the hotel occupancy tax is not imposed on complimentary hotel rooms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB512/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=512&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":728324,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Memorializing life of Marshall University President Stephen J. Kopp","description":"Memorializing life of Marshall University President Stephen J. Kopp","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR36/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":728339,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Amending Uniform Interstate Family Support Act","description":"The bill amends the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) to modify the current version of UIFSA’s international provisions to comport with the obligations of the United States under the 2007 Hague Convention on Maintenance. Federal legislation enacted in 2014 requires all states to enact the 2008 UIFSA Amendments as a condition of continuing to receive federal funds for state child support programs. Failure to enact these amendments during the 2015 legislative session may result in a state’s loss of important federal funding.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 239, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB510/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=510&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":728341,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"The Navy Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Heath Null Memorial Bridge","description":"The Navy Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Heath Null Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR73/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=73&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":728364,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Relating to investments of local policemen's and firemen's pension and relief funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board to require local pension boards to invest with the W. Va. Investment Management Board under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 142, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB514/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=514&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":728369,"bill_number":"HB2802","title":"Relating to public sewage services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that individuals receiving public sewage services who do not also receive public water services are charged based on the mean or median of monthly water consumption in their customer class, whichever is lower.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2802/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2802&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":728384,"bill_number":"HB2797","title":"Changing the term \"mentally retarded\" to \"intellectually disabled;\" and changing the term \"handicapped\" to \"disabled\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the term \"mentally retarded\" to \"intellectually disabled.\"The bill changes the term \"handicapped\" to \"disabled.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 169, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2797/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2797&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":728386,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Recognizing Robert Sincavich, Chairman of American Wholesale Marketers Association","description":"Recognizing Robert Sincavich, Chairman of American Wholesale Marketers Association","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR35/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":728941,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Extending the Committee of Conference relating to consideration of Com. Sub. for H. B. 2002","description":"Extending the Committee of Conference relating to consideration of Com. Sub. for H. B. 2002","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR74/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=74&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":729619,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Relating to Municipal Pensions Oversight Board fund investments","description":"Allowing Municipal Pensions Oversight Board invest funds with Investment Management Board or Board of Treasury Investments","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 177, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB515/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=515&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":729622,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"Permitting county and municipal economic development authorities invest certain funds","description":"Permitting county and municipal economic development authorities invest certain funds","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 70, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB518/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=518&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":729632,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Relating to expungement of certain felony convictions","description":"Relating to expungement of certain felony convictions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB526/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=526&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":729635,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Creating Alcohol and Drug Overdose Prevention and Clemency Act","description":"Creating Alcohol and Drug Overdose Prevention and Clemency Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 128, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB523/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=523&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":729641,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Authorizing meeting of Joint Select Committee on Tax Reform","description":"Authorizing meeting of Joint Select Committee on Tax Reform","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR31/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":729650,"bill_number":"HB2824","title":"Requiring the instruction in penmanship and writing in cursive in all public, private, parochial and denominational schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the instruction in penmanship and writing in cursive in all public, private, parochial and denominational schools located within this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2824/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2824&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":729656,"bill_number":"HB2823","title":"Eliminating the street and interurban and electric railways tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the street and interurban and electric railways one and four-tenths percent tax.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2823/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2823&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":729661,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Exempting services of individuals authorized to practice before IRS from consumers sales and service tax","description":"Exempting services of individuals authorized to practice before IRS from consumers sales and service tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB525/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=525&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":729671,"bill_number":"HB2821","title":"Implementing a surcharge on licensed exotic entertainment facilities and adult bookstores to provide funding for rape information and prevention services and rape crisis centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement a surcharge on licensed exotic entertainment facilities and adult bookstores in this state to provide funding for rape information and prevention services and rape crisis centers in the state. The bill creates the Sexual Assault Fund to End Rape. The bill provides for the dispersal of grants for rape information and prevention services and rape crisis centers. The bill provides for rule-making, defines a term and provides for a civil penalty.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2821/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2821&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":729678,"bill_number":"HB2820","title":"Relating to affirmative defenses against mechanics' liens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to the West Virginia Code providing for affirmative defenses against mechanic's liens. The bill provides that property owners of single family dwellings or residences are not entitled to affirmative defenses to mechanics' liens if notice is timely given of the liability for unpaid bills for work performed of materials supplied.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2820/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2820&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":729679,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Requiring higher education institutions award transfer credit","description":"Requiring higher education institutions award transfer credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB524/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=524&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":729691,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Urging Joe Main, the Assistant Secretary for MSHA to reverse the agency's practice of requiring dust scrubbers on continuous mining machines be turned off in certain circumstances","description":"Urging Joe Main, the Assistant Secretary for MSHA to reverse the agency's practice of requiring dust scrubbers on continuous mining machines be turned off in certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR75/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=75&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":729703,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Relating to Nonprofit Youth Organization Tax Exemption Support Amendment enabling legislation","description":"Relating to Nonprofit Youth Organization Tax Exemption Support Amendment enabling legislation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB519/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=519&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":729704,"bill_number":"HB2815","title":"Authorizing certain state institutions of higher education to invest unlimited funds with their respective nonprofit foundations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide West Virginia University, Marshall University, and the Osteopathic School of Medicine with more authority to invest assets of the respective institutions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2815/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2815&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":729716,"bill_number":"HB2817","title":"Providing for security of private, employer-sponsored insurance and/or retirement plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require security in the form of bond, cash or other collateral to protect private, employer-sponsored insurance and pension plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2817/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2817&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":729720,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Exempting privilege of producing coalbed methane gas from severance tax","description":"Exempting privilege of producing coalbed methane gas from severance tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB517/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=517&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":729732,"bill_number":"HB2826","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to approve points of access to and from state highways to real property used or to be used for commercial, industrial or mercantile purposes; \"Sarah Nott's Law\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to approve points of access to and from state highways to real property used or to be used for commercial, industrial or mercantile purposes. The bill designates the method of notifying the public where parking is prohibited on such accesses to and from highways or right-of-ways; The bill provides a misdemeanor penalty for violations and felony penalty for violations resulting in injury or death. And, the bill designates this as \"Sarah Nott's Law\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2826/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2826&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":729735,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Increasing wholesale liquor prices for promotion of travel and tourism","description":"Increasing wholesale liquor prices for promotion of travel and tourism","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB522/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=522&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":729740,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"The U. S. Army PFC Cornelious Wiley Memorial Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army PFC Cornelious Wiley Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR76/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=76&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":729755,"bill_number":"HJR26","title":"The Constitutional Officers Term Limit Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to limit the terms of any persons serving as Senators and Delegates, Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture and Attorney General.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR26/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":729757,"bill_number":"HB2814","title":"Expanding membership of the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the membership of the PEIA Finance Board to include an insurance industry representative and a representative from higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2814/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2814&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":729762,"bill_number":"HB2822","title":"Prohibiting the training of dogs to be used in hunting bears under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit from March 1 through June 30, the training of dogs to be used in hunting bears under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2822/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2822&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":729772,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Creating Local Energy Efficiency Partnership Act","description":"Creating Local Energy Efficiency Partnership Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB520/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=520&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":729778,"bill_number":"HB2828","title":"Modifying the requirements that allow a child witness to testify by closed circuit television","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the procedure for a child witness to provide testimony in a criminal action where the child is a victim and when his or her testimony cannot be reliably obtained in the presence of the defendant.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2828/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2828&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":729786,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"The U. S. Army PFC Junior David Starkey Memorial Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army PFC Junior David Starkey Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR79/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=79&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":729795,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Requiring employer provide group life insurance policy under certain circumstances","description":"Requiring employer provide group life insurance policy under certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB521/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=521&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":729802,"bill_number":"HB2819","title":"Relating generally to contested cases under the Administrative Procedures Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide authority to waive penalties for violations of administrative rules determined to be de minimis. The bill also provides for advance ruling by an agency to clarify whether a specific action would be considered a violation of a rule and would provide immunity to the person in receipt of an advance ruling who relies on the ruling in good faith.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2819/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2819&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":729809,"bill_number":"HJR25","title":"The Disabled Veteran Exemption From Ad Valorem Property Taxation Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to exempt veterans who are one hundred percent disabled from paying ad valorem real property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR25/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":729816,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Recognizing WV Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge","description":"Recognizing WV Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR38/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":729821,"bill_number":"HB2825","title":"Requiring the Department of Health and Human Resources to review rates it pays to care providers and to increase direct care rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to review rates it pays to care providers and to increase direct care rates to compensate for an increase in the state's minimum wage.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2825/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2825&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":729830,"bill_number":"HB2829","title":"Defining \"midwife\", \"certified midwife\" and \"midwifery\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define \"midwife\", \"certified midwife\" and \"midwifery\"; and to require persons practicing midwifery in the State of West Virginia to make an annual report to the Bureau of Public Health as prescribed by the Section of Vital Statistics.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2829/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2829&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":729833,"bill_number":"HB2827","title":"Abolishing the James \"Tiger\" Morton catastrophic illness fund and commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the James \"Tiger\" Morton catastrophic illness fund and commission, and to require that all appropriations to the fund to the be deposited in the state's General Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2827/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2827&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":729846,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Relating to practice of advance practice registered nurses","description":"Relating to practice of advance practice registered nurses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB516/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=516&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":729851,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"The Darrell W. Sanders Memorial Highway","description":"The Darrell W. Sanders Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR78/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=78&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":729865,"bill_number":"HB2813","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. It provides for assessing an initial application fee and an annual fee for the license plate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2813/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2813&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":729868,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Designating the second Friday in July as West Virginia Collector Car Appreciation Day","description":"Designating the second Friday in July as West Virginia Collector Car Appreciation Day","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR77/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=77&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":729871,"bill_number":"HB2818","title":"Increasing the threshold of signatures of named petitioners required to bring a petition seeking removal of a public official","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the threshold of signatures of named petitioners required to bring a petition seeking removal of a public official.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2818/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2818&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":729882,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Clarifying circumstances when person may possess certain firearms during outdoor recreational activities","description":"Clarifying circumstances when person may possess certain firearms during outdoor recreational activities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB40/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=40&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":730196,"bill_number":"HB2816","title":"Relating to the eligibility of a mine operator to receive a tax credit for performing reclamation or remediation at a bond forfeiture site","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify that a tax credit may not be granted for reclamation or remediation performed prior to July 13, 2013, unless a written application for the tax credit was submitted to the Tax Commissioner prior to September 1, 2014.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-19","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2816/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2816&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":730284,"bill_number":"HB2877","title":"Relating to electronic filing of tax returns and electronic funds transfers in payment of taxes","description":"Relating to electronic filing of tax returns and electronic funds transfers in payment of taxes","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 228, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2877/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2877&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":730367,"bill_number":"HB2878","title":"Creating a one-stop electronic business portal in West Virginia","description":"Creating a one-stop electronic business portal in West Virginia","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 42, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2878/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2878&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":730446,"bill_number":"HB2879","title":"Relating to certain limitations on amount of state funds on deposit in any depository","description":"Relating to certain limitations on amount of state funds on deposit in any depository","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 192, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2879/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2879&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":730938,"bill_number":"HB2871","title":"Creating the statewide Interoperable Radio Network","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill establishes a short title. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes objectives and a purpose. The bill prescribes duties for the statewide Interoperability Coordinator. The bill prescribes duties for the statewide Interoperability Executive Committee. The bill provides for disposition of assets and staffing of the statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill establishes a special revenue account for the statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill exempts the statewide Interoperable Radio Network from certain Purchasing Division requirements. The bill authorizes emergency and legislative rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2871/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2871&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":730940,"bill_number":"HB2832","title":"Reducing the motor fuel excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the tax on motor fuel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2832/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2832&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":730944,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Changing mandatory school instructional time from days to minutes","description":"Changing mandatory school instructional time from days to minutes","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-27","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB537/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=537&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":730948,"bill_number":"HB2876","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 2015 and through 2016.  The totals, as to type of funds and amounts of awards in the bill, are:  (1) General Revenue Funds of $ 29,594.65  (2) Special Revenue Funds of $ 747,869.92  (3) State Road Funds of $ 730,432.58","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 49, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2876/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2876&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":730958,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study workplace safety for employees at state-operated behavioral health facilities","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study workplace safety for employees at state-operated behavioral health facilities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR81/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=81&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":730962,"bill_number":"HB2875","title":"E-mail Privacy Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the E-mail Privacy Act. The bill provides procedures which must be followed to release the contents of e-mails.  Article 6M is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2875/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2875&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":730967,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Relating to civil liability immunity for clinical practice plans and medical and dental school personnel","description":"Relating to civil liability immunity for clinical practice plans and medical and dental school personnel","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 165, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB532/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=532&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":730975,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Creating Earned Sick Time Act","description":"Creating Earned Sick Time Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB528/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=528&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":730979,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Increasing cigarette tax","description":"Increasing excise tax on cigarettes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB534/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=534&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":730986,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Extending income tax exemption for retirees receiving pensions from certain defined pension plans","description":"Extending income tax exemption for retirees receiving pensions from certain defined pension plans","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB530/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=530&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":730995,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Creating Office of Early Childhood Collaboration","description":"Creating Office of Early Childhood Collaboration","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB540/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=540&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":731002,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Eliminating certain qualification requirements of Commissioner of Agriculture","description":"Eliminating certain qualification requirements of Commissioner of Agriculture","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB527/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=527&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":731005,"bill_number":"HB2844","title":"Eliminating resort districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal Article 25 of Chapter 7 of the West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2844/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2844&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":731017,"bill_number":"HB2841","title":"Allowing a person to be both a limited video lottery operator and retailer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a person to be both a limited video lottery operator and retailer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2841/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2841&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":731018,"bill_number":"HB2842","title":"Establishing a four year pilot program to have social workers in public schools, from prekindergarten through the elementary school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a four year pilot program to have social workers in public schools, from prekindergarten through the elementary school. The bill requires a minimum of one social worker per county. The bill defines “social worker.” The bill requires rule-making. The bill requires annual and final reports.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2842/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2842&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":731023,"bill_number":"HB2865","title":"Providing county commissioners an ongoing mechanism to consider compensation increases for elected officials every two years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissioners an ongoing mechanism to consider compensation increases for elected county officials every two years in an amount up to the increase in the annual Consumer Price Index published by the United States Department of Commerce over the prior two years or three percent, whichever is greater.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2865/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2865&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":731033,"bill_number":"HB2874","title":"Creating the Earned Sick Time Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Earned Sick Time Act. The bill requires employers to provide paid sick leave. The bill sets standards for the use and accrual of the earned sick time. The bill distinguishes between unpaid and paid sick time for certain employees based on size of employer. The bill excepts more generous employer policies. The bill requires certain certification. The bill excepts collective bargaining agreements. The bill requires notice and posting requirements. The bill sets forth the duties of the Commissioner of Labor. The bill provides rule-making authority. The bill requires employers retain certain documents. The bill creates penalties and enforcement measures. The bill creates misdemeanor offense. The bill notes lack of an intent to preempt, limit or affect other requirements. The bill establishes an effective date.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2874/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2874&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":731040,"bill_number":"HB2833","title":"Establishing the Court Advanced Technology Subscription Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new special revenue fund to collect and remit moneys to the Court Advanced Technology Subscription Fund in the State Treasury for the use of certain advanced technology provided by the Judiciary.  This is a new section; therefore, it is entirely underlined.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2833/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2833&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":731044,"bill_number":"HB2856","title":"Revising the requirements for the removal of the daytime driving restriction for Class G driver's licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise requirements for Class G driver's licenses and allow driver to apply for removal of daytime driving restriction even if they have a moving violation in the prior 36 months. The bill also allows Class G driver's licenses to be renewed every two years, rather than yearly, provided the driver submit a vision report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2856/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2856&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":731054,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Relating to release of medical records in certain civil actions","description":"Relating to release of medical records in certain civil actions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB539/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=539&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":731057,"bill_number":"HB2880","title":"Creating an addiction treatment pilot program","description":"Creating an addiction treatment pilot program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 224, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2880/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2880&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":731059,"bill_number":"HB2837","title":"Increasing pay to teachers and service personnel by one percent a year, for three years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase pay to teachers and service personnel by one percent a year for three years.    This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2837/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2837&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":731066,"bill_number":"HB2847","title":"Permitting sheriffs to hire outside attorneys to assist with collection of taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit sheriffs to hire outside attorneys to collect taxes and to share costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2847/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2847&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":731074,"bill_number":"HB2839","title":"Eliminating late fees charged by the Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the annual report late fee for domestic corporations, foreign corporations, domestic limited liability companies, and foreign limited liability companies.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2839/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2839&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":731078,"bill_number":"HB2846","title":"Relating to increasing salaries for teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise minimum teacher salaries through fiscal year 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Postponed indefinitely","last_action_date":"2015-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2846/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2846&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":731084,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"The Army SSG Landon Clair Ray and Army SPC4 Garry Dwight Haynes Memorial Bridge","description":"The Army SSG Landon Clair Ray and Army SPC4 Garry Dwight Haynes Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR80/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=80&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":731095,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Relating to hearings before Office of Administrative Hearings","description":"Relating to hearings before Office of Administrative Hearings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB538/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=538&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":731097,"bill_number":"HB2830","title":"West Virginia Freedom of Conscience Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Freedom of Conscience Protection Act to ensure that, in all cases where state action burdens the exercise of religion, strict scrutiny is applied and to provide a claim or defense to a person or persons whose exercise of religion is burdened by state action.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2830/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2830&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":731104,"bill_number":"HB2858","title":"Creating a public campaign financing program for circuit judges elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a public campaign financing program for circuit judges elections.  Article 12A is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2858/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2858&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":731112,"bill_number":"HB2838","title":"Relating to the reproduction, distribution and sale of tax maps","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the tax map rules apply to both paper and digital tax maps, and to create conformity between the language of the statute and the supporting legislative rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2838/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2838&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":731116,"bill_number":"HB2867","title":"Requiring recommendations for higher education course credit transfer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the transfer of credit for courses completed between post-secondary higher education institutions that do not offer a full four-year degree and four-year institutions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 131, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2867/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2867&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":731124,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Exempting certain community rehabilitation programs from taxes on sales of personal property and services","description":"Exempting certain community rehabilitation programs from taxes on sales of personal property and services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB535/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=535&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":731130,"bill_number":"HB2873","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 creating and maintaining a searchable online budget database to easily access the details on how the state is spending their tax dollars and what performance results are achieved for those expenditures. The State Auditor and Legislative Auditor working in concert are authorized to establish any methods or procedures as necessary to accomplish the intent and goals of this article.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2873/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2873&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":731135,"bill_number":"HB2835","title":"Reorganizing the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reorganize the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority as a multicounty joint development entity and to provide for an orderly conversion of the powers, responsibilities and legal relationships for that entity.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2835/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2835&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":731137,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Amending Joint Rules of Senate and House of Delegates by adding Joint Rule 31, Unfinished Business","description":"Amending Joint Rules of Senate and House of Delegates by adding Joint Rule 31, Unfinished Business","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR32/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":731147,"bill_number":"HB2831","title":"Exempting indoor shooting ranges from the prohibition of shooting or discharging a firearm within five hundred feet of any church or dwelling house","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt indoor shooting ranges from the prohibition of shooting or discharging a firearm withing five hundred feet of a church or dwelling house. The bill amends the definition of \"shooting range\" to include an indoor range.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2831/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2831&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":731154,"bill_number":"HB2868","title":"Making it a felony to knowingly housing drug traffickers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the act of knowingly housing a drug trafficker, to establish criminal penalties for the offense and to disqualify the offender from receiving public assistance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2868/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2868&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":731162,"bill_number":"HB2859","title":"Exempting certain food establishments from inspection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt charitable food services and direct retail home and farm producers from food establishment regulations requiring inspections of facilities or licensing of food preparation staff.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2859/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2859&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":731166,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study undeveloped land preservation and conservation tax credit program","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study undeveloped land preservation and conservation tax credit program","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR33/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":731173,"bill_number":"HB2855","title":"Relating to the death penalty for first degree murder","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":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2855/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2855&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":731179,"bill_number":"HB2857","title":"Relating to operating a motor vehicle in the left lane of a controlled-access highway","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish specifically when it is permissible to operate a motor vehicle in the left lane on a controlled-access highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2857/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2857&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":731182,"bill_number":"HB2848","title":"Requiring the Board of Education to implement a comprehensive drug awareness program in grades K through 12","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Board of Education to implement a comprehensive drug awareness program in grades K through 12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2848/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2848&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":731193,"bill_number":"HB2850","title":"Relating to hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to: (1) Require parties appealing a decision of the OAH to serve the Petition for Appeal on the OAH; (2) establish procedures for the recusal of the Chief Hearing Examiner; (3) provide appeal procedures for petitioners denied entry into the alcohol test and lock program described in","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2850/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2850&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":731198,"bill_number":"HB2834","title":"Amending the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act","description":"The bill amends the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) to modify the current version of UIFSA’s international provisions to comport with the obligations of the United States under the 2007 Hague Convention on Maintenance. Federal legislation enacted in 2014 requires all states to enact the 2008 UIFSA Amendments as a condition of continuing to receive federal funds for state child support programs. Failure to enact these amendments during the 2015 legislative session may result in a state’s loss of important federal funding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2834/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2834&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":731203,"bill_number":"HB2851","title":"Eliminating exemption from hotel occupancy taxes on rental of hotel and motel rooms for thirty or more consecutive days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissions and municipalities to impose their hotel occupancy taxes on hotel and motel rooms regardless of the length of time for which the hotel or motel room is rented. It also provides that the tax is not imposed on rooms rented to federal or state officials on official business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2851/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2851&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":731212,"bill_number":"HB2861","title":"Relating to evidence of speed by the use of a device designed to measure and indicate the speed of a motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify what evidence obtained by law-enforcement officers, with instruments using microwaves or reflected light, may be used to prove the speed of a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2861/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2861&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":731219,"bill_number":"HB2860","title":"Relating to copayments required in certain policies, provisions, contracts, plans or agreements to provide health care benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a copayment to a licensed occupational therapist, licensed speech-language pathologist or a licensed physical therapist be the same as to a physician or osteopath. The bill also prohibits health care providers from discriminating against or refusing treatment to a patient based upon the manner or cause of injury or condition necessitating the treatment sought.  All sections in this bill are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2860/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2860&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":731221,"bill_number":"HB2872","title":"Requiring that three parking spaces in the West Virginia Culture Center parking lot be designated for use by Purple Heart Medal recipients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that three purple heart parking spaces in the West Virginia Culture Center parking lot be designated for use by Purple Heart Medal recipients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2872/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2872&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":731224,"bill_number":"HB2862","title":"Adding additional magistrate court deputy clerks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the magistrate court deputy clerks to a maximum of ninety-three.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2862/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2862&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":731233,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Expanding definition of \"kidnapping\"","description":"Expanding definition of \"kidnapping\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB536/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=536&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":731239,"bill_number":"HB2843","title":"Requiring school bus aides, who are trained in preventing bullying and providing a safe environment for students while being transported on a school bus, to be present on school buses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require school bus aides, who are trained in preventing bullying and providing a safe environment for the students while being transported on a school bus, to be present on school buses.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2843/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2843&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":731246,"bill_number":"HB2852","title":"Relating to legalizing and regulating the sale and use of fireworks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to legalize and regulate the selling of fireworks; to allocate sales tax proceeds to special funds; and to modify criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2852/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2852&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":731256,"bill_number":"HB2866","title":"Establishing legislative findings, providing physical education and physical activity requirements for physical education classes in schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish procedures for body mass index (BMI) screening in schools in West Virginia. The bill requires that schools educate parents and guardians of the screening program and risks of conducting the same and how the risks may be addressed. Also the bill would require that schools obtain the prior written consent of parents and guardians of students before conducting BMI screenings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2866/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2866&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":731261,"bill_number":"HB2854","title":"Relating to protection of consumers from price gouging and unfair trade practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decrease the maximum allowable price increase from ten percent to three percent on the sale of certain goods and services following the declaration of a “state of emergency” or “state of preparedness.” The bill also makes a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2854/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2854&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":731262,"bill_number":"HB2853","title":"Relating to disclaimers of warranties with respect to goods which are the subject of or are intended to become the subject of a consumer transaction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the exclusion, modification or limitation of any warranty or remedy in the sale of used motor vehicles; to allow a consumer to waive a warranty on used motor vehicle as to a particular defect or malfunction only if the dealer has disclosed the particular defect; to identify conditions permitting \"as is\" sales of used motor vehicles; to require conspicuous disclosure of \"as is\" sales; to clarify that \"as is\" sales do not waive express warranties made by a dealer; and to require dealers to conform to federal regulations concerning used motor vehicle sales.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2853/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2853&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":731270,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Relating to PERS, SPRS and TRS benefits and costs","description":"Relating to PERS, SPRS and TRS benefits and costs","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 204, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB529/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=529&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":731276,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Prohibiting visual obstruction of motor vehicle registration plates","description":"Prohibiting visual obstruction of motor vehicle registration plates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB533/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=533&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":731283,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Increasing cigarette tax to fund substance abuse and workforce development","description":"Increasing cigarette tax to fund substance abuse and workforce development","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB531/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=531&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":731290,"bill_number":"HB2840","title":"Providing an alternative plan to make up lost days of instruction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an alternate means for students to make up lost instructional days by allowing county boards of education to distribute lessons on the Internet.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/15 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2840/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2840&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":731299,"bill_number":"HB2864","title":"Relating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activities generally, restoring distribution to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund to 2013 rates and decreasing the funds available for grants therefrom","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore distribution to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund to 2013 rates; restore the amount that may be transferred to the Racetrack Modernization Fund to 2013 rates and decrease the funds available for grants therefrom; eliminate certain statutory distributions to the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund; restore statutory distributions to capital reinvestment, purse funds and development funds to 2013 rates; and eliminate the statutory authorization for distributions to be paid on a pro rata basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2864/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2864&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":731303,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Extending the Committee of Conference relating to consideration of Com. Sub. for H. B. 2025","description":"Extending the Committee of Conference relating to consideration of Com. Sub. for H. B. 2025","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR82/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=82&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":731305,"bill_number":"HB2845","title":"Requiring persons who are in the business of purchasing precious metals and precious gems to photograph those purchases and to transmit the photographs to law-enforcement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require persons who are in the business of purchasing precious metal and precious gems to photograph those purchases and to transmit the photographs to law-enforcement authorities. The bill also lessens the criminal penalty from a felony to a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2845/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2845&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":731316,"bill_number":"HB2836","title":"Requiring the clerk of a county commission to maintain a county ordinance book","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the clerk of a county commission to maintain a county ordinance book.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2836/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2836&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Zatezalo"},
{"bill_id":731319,"bill_number":"HB2870","title":"Granting tax credits for parents and legal guardians whose children are in a home schooling program or private school","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. The bill authorizes rule-making.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2870/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2870&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":731324,"bill_number":"HB2863","title":"Authorizing the issuance of special \"Homeland Security and Emergency Management\" registration plates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the issuance of special \"Homeland Security and Emergency Management\" registration plates.     This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2863/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2863&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":731334,"bill_number":"HB2849","title":"Creating the West Virginia Sentencing Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Sentencing Commission.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2849/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2849&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":731338,"bill_number":"HB2869","title":"Making the Department of Corrections and the Division of Health, and their respective workplaces, subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the Department of Corrections and the Division of Health, and their respective workplaces, subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-20","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-02-20","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2869/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2869&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":732313,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the needs, challenges, and issues facing municipalities in this state as to the funding of their police and firefighter pension plans","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the needs, challenges, and issues facing municipalities in this state as to the funding of their police and firefighter pension plans","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR83/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=83&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":732812,"bill_number":"HB2884","title":"Modifying training and development requirement for certain members of certain higher education boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify training and development requirements for certain members of the Higher Education Policy Commission, council for community and technical college education and institutional governing boards.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 132, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2884/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2884&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":732813,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Clarifying provisions of Consumer Credit and Protection Act relating to debt collection","description":"Reforming provisions of Consumer Credit and Protection Act relating to debt collections","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 63, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB542/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=542&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":732816,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Establishing Economic Adjustment Evaluation Task Force","description":"Establishing Economic Adjustment Evaluation Task Force","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB561/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=561&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":732817,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Recognizing Whitesville, a Turn This Town Around community","description":"Recognizing Whitesville, a Turn This Town Around community","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR39/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":732818,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Removing certain prior bank overdraft approval by director or executive officer","description":"Removing certain prior bank overdraft approval by director or executive officer","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 38, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB545/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=545&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":732827,"bill_number":"HB2883","title":"Requiring, for safety reasons, minimum personnel of two on certain trains","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require, for safety reasons, a minimum personnel of two on certain trains.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2883/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2883&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":732829,"bill_number":"HB2887","title":"Prohibiting the Division of Motor Vehicles from issuing instruction permits to applicants who have not successfully passed drug tests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Division of Motor Vehicles from issuing instruction permits to applicants who have not successfully passed drug tests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2887/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2887&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":732833,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"Establishing procedures for body mass index screening in schools","description":"Establishing procedures for body mass index screening in schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB544/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=544&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":732834,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Eliminating distribution of Tourism Promotion Funds for courtesy patrol program","description":"Eliminating distribution of Tourism Promotion Funds for courtesy patrol program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB572/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=572&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":732839,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Continuing Office of EMS as independent office within DMAPS","description":"Continuing Office of EMS as independent office within DMAPS","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB555/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=555&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":732843,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Relating to tax collections from certain political subdivision vendors","description":"Relating to tax collections from certain political subdivision vendors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB565/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=565&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":732845,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Limiting broadband/Internet service termination fees","description":"Limiting broadband/Internet service termination fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB554/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=554&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":732847,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"The U. S. Navy MM2 Carl E. Keeney and U. S. Army PFC Carl M. Nicholas Memorial Bridge","description":"The U. S. Navy MM2 Carl E. Keeney and U. S. Army PFC Carl M. Nicholas Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR85/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=85&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":732851,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Creating WV Greyhound Racing Cessation Program","description":"Creating WV Greyhound Racing Cessation Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB547/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=547&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":732859,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Celebrating 2014 Barboursville Intermediate Little League All-Stars","description":"Celebrating 2014 Barboursville Intermediate Little League All-Stars","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR40/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":732860,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Relating to racetrack video lottery and table games","description":"Relating to racetrack video lottery and table games","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Senator Kessler requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB563/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=563&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":732861,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Establishing English as official state language","description":"Establishing English as official state language","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB553/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=553&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":732867,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Permitting scholarship awards by conservation districts","description":"Permitting scholarship awards by conservation districts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB558/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=558&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":732871,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the magistrate court cost collection process and make recommendations to improve the same","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the magistrate court cost collection process and make recommendations to improve the same","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR84/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=84&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":732875,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Requiring log call sheets for 911 calls","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all \"911\" calls to be put on a log call sheet for verification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB571/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=571&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":732877,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Relating to PERS military service credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the type of military service eligible for noncontributory military service credit; to clarify the methodology for awarding military service credit; to clarify the prohibition on use of military service to obtain military service credit in more than one retirement system administered by the board; to clarify applicability of liberality clause to the board’s decisions to grant or deny requests for military service credit; and to make other technical clarifications and corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB551/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=551&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":732882,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in McDowell County \"U. S. Army CPL Zane Joseph Gero and U. S. Marine Corps CPL John Anthony 'Tony' Gero Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in McDowell County \"U. S. Army CPL Zane Joseph Gero and U. S. Marine Cpl John Anthony 'Tony' Gero Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR35/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":732883,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Requiring DHHR review health care providers' rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to review rates it pays to care providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB562/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=562&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":732886,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Relating to number of magistrates seated in each county","description":"Relating to number of magistrates seated in each county","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB573/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=573&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":732890,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Requiring licensing of athletic trainers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rewrite the law governing athletic trainers. Athletic trainers would be licensed rather than registered as under current law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB557/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=557&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":732898,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Changing procedure for filling U. S. Senator vacancies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter the manner in which vacancies in representation for the United States Senate are filled.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-01","last_action":"Placed at foot of bills","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB548/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=548&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":732899,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in McDowell County \"Homer Hopkins Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in McDowell County \"Homer Hopkins Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR36/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":732903,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Creating Compassionate Use Act for Medical Cannabis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Compassionate Use Act for Medical Cannabis\". It provides protections for the medical use of cannabis; defines debilitating medical conditions for which medical cannabis may be used; and authorizes the addition of debilitating medical conditions. The bill sets out limitations of this article. It prohibits discrimination against persons entitled to the protection of this article. The bill requires the registration of qualifying patients and designated caregivers and requires issuance of registry identification cards. The bill affords an affirmative defense and dismissal of proceedings for medical marihuana. It provides a misdemeanor offense and criminal penalties for disclosing certain information. And, the bill otherwise provides for enforcement of the provisions of this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB546/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=546&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":732907,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Mandating dispatch of local services for emergency towing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate the use of local towing services for the benefit of the owners of vehicles requiring emergency towing services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB570/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=570&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":732912,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Relating to provisional social worker license requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the exemptions provided by statute for Social Work Licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB556/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=556&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":732913,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Permitting bear hunting with outfitters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit bear hunting with a guide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB569/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=569&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":732918,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Establishing special revenue fund for use of certain Supreme Court advanced technology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new special revenue fund to collect and remit moneys to the Court Advanced Technology Subscription Fund in the State Treasury for the use of certain advanced technology provided by the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB560/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=560&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":732921,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Transferring Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from DHHR to Attorney General","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the duties of the fraud control unit of the Department of Health and Human Resources to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Attorney General's office after July 1, 2016 and to allow the Attorney General to use contract attorneys to bring civil cases for Medicaid fraud.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB568/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=568&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":732926,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Creating Hotel and Restaurant Renovation Tax Credit Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a hotel and restaurant renovation tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB566/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=566&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":732928,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Requiring legislative approval for Medicaid expansion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require legislative approval of the expansion of Medicaid Managed Care and to provide that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct performance evaluation and actuarial audit of the Medicaid managed care program and each of its contracted vendors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB567/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=567&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":732932,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Relating to regulation and control of elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make changes concerning the regulation and control of elections. The bill modifies what qualifies as a federal reporting exemption. The bill requires certain contributions be reported to the State Election Commission within forty-eight hours of their receipt. The bill deletes certain reports by membership organizations that raise funds for political purposes by payroll. The bill permits certain financial statements by mail or in person. The bill requires the Secretary of State to maintain an online database. The bill sets forth additional powers of the State Election Commission. The bill requires the Attorney General to provide assistance when requested. The bill permits a political committee to transfer funds to a national, state or local committee of a political party without limitation. The bill permits a candidate committee to contribute to another candidate committee for the purpose of retiring debt incurred during a prior election. The bill permits a political action committee to contribute to another political action committee. The bill establishes expenditure limits by political party committees, political party caucuses and candidates. The bill permits candidates, after a general election, to transfer any unused contributions to state part executive committees, state party legislative caucus committees, local committees of a political party or any other candidate for public office without limitation. The bill modifies and adds definitions. The bill creates criminal penalties..","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 2nd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB541/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=541&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":732935,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Recognizing Ripley, a Turn This Town Around community","description":"Recognizing Ripley, a Turn This Town Around community","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR41/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":732938,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Relating to social work provisional licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the exemptions provided by statute for Social Work Licensing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 220, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB559/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=559&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":732942,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Authorizing agreements between county commissions and municipalities regarding structures unfit for human habitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions and municipalities to cooperate and enter into agreements removing or demolishing dwellings or buildings unfit for human habitation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB550/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=550&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":732944,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Authorizing Shallow Gas Well Review Board grant certain waivers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Shallow Gas Well Review Board to grant waivers of minimum distance requirements for shallow wells, to encourage and accommodate pad drilling of multiple oil or gas wells from the same target formation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB564/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=564&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":732949,"bill_number":"HB2882","title":"Increasing the number of magistrates in Monongalia County by one","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of magistrates in Monongalia County by one.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2882/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2882&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":732951,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Establishing classifications and salary schedules for State Police forensic lab civilian employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to classify civilian positions within the West Virginia State Police forensic laboratory and establishes their salaries. The bill also requires a manual be provided.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/2/15 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB549/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=549&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":732955,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Redistributing certain lottery revenues to State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redistribute certain revenues to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB543/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=543&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":732956,"bill_number":"HB2886","title":"Relating to conditions under which used manufactured homes may be sold with warranty exclusions, limitations or modifications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish conditions under which used manufactured homes may be sold with warranty exclusions, limitations or modifications; to allow used manufactured homes to be sold with warranty limitations; to allow a waiver of warranties of particular defects disclosed in writing; to establish conditions permitting as is sales of used manufactured homes; and to require conspicuous disclosure of as is sale conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2886/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2886&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":732962,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Relating to Tourism Promotion Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide annual revenue to the Tourism Promotion Fund to fund tourist promotion and direct advertising promoting West Virginia travel and tourism. The bill also requires Division of Tourism to conduct a study on how the funds from the Tourism Promotion Fund are being spent and submit a report summarizing the study to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance before January 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB552/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=552&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":732965,"bill_number":"HB2881","title":"West Virginia Intrastate Commerce Improvement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Intrastate Commerce Improvement Act ensuring that businesses, organizations and employers doing business in West Virginia are subject to uniform nondiscrimination laws and obligations.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"Recommitted to Government Organization on 1st reading","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2881/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2881&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":732967,"bill_number":"HB2885","title":"The Youth Mental Health Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit mental health providers from engaging in, or referring a patient to, sexual orientation conversion therapy when such person is under eighteen years of age.  This article is new; therefore, it is underscored in its entirety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2885/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2885&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":732969,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Greenbrier County \"U. S. Army Air Corps LT William H. Corkrean, Jr., Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Greenbrier County \"Army Air Corps LT William H. Corkerean, Jr., Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR34/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":733154,"bill_number":"HB2933","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Administration, Public Defender Services","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Administration, Public Defender Services","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 22, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2933/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2933&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":733320,"bill_number":"HB2888","title":"Allowing the use of rotary drum composters to destroy or dispose of the carcass of any animal to prevent the spread of disease","description":"Allowing the use of rotary drum composters to destroy or dispose of the carcass of any animal to prevent the spread of disease","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 11, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2888/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2888&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":734076,"bill_number":"HB2939","title":"Relating to requirements for mandatory reporting of sexual offenses on school premises involving students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify and specifically include sexual misconduct by a student upon another student as warranting mandatory reporting to law enforcement. The bill makes failure to report such misconduct a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a fine of $10,000. The bill also increases the penalty for other failures to report.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 47, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2939/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2939&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brad White"},
{"bill_id":734078,"bill_number":"HB3012","title":"Relating to the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs conduct hearings to report to the Select Committee on Minority Issues and to create the West Side Revive Pilot Program for community development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3012/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3012&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":734080,"bill_number":"HB2980","title":"Providing that a concealed weapon license is not required when carrying a concealed handgun for self defense while hunting, hiking, camping or in a motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional rights to bear arms in West Virginia. The bill provides that a concealed weapon license is not required when carrying a concealed handgun for self defense while hunting, hiking, camping or in a motor vehicle. It repeals the criminal penalty provision for carrying a deadly weapon without license or other authorization and repeals the provision relating to exceptions to prohibitions against carrying concealed handguns and from licensing fees. The bill removes the requirement that a holder of a license to carry a deadly weapon carry a state issued identification with the weapons license while carrying a concealed weapon and the criminal penalty for violation. And the bill provides that the availability of a license does not create a general prohibition on the unlicensed transport or unlicensed carrying of a deadly weapon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2980/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2980&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":734082,"bill_number":"HB2995","title":"Giving an annual 1% annuity adjustment to all eligible retired deputy sheriffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give an annual 1% annuity adjustment to all eligible retired deputy sheriffs or their surviving spouses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2995/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2995&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":734084,"bill_number":"HB2924","title":"Directing the Health Care Authority to establish a council to investigate and recommend to the authority pricing guides for pharmaceuticals that exclude advertising costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Health Care Authority to create a counsel to investigate and make recommendations on methods to reduce prescription drug costs and recommend these changes to the board, which is authorized to publish rate schedules for pharmaceutical drugs that remove costs for advertising from the pricing of the pharmaceuticals.  This section is new, therefore , it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2924/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2924&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":734093,"bill_number":"HB3005","title":"Prohibiting blasting within six hundred twenty-five feet of an occupied dwelling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the distance from occupied dwellings or certain other structures in which surface mine production blasting may not occur, to be consistent with the distance a gas well drilling pad must be from an occupied dwelling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3005/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3005&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":734096,"bill_number":"HB2958","title":"Removing the requirement that distillery or mini-distilleries submit to the commissioner ten percent of the gross sales price","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that distillery or mini-distilleries submit to the commissioner ten percent of the gross sales price or each retail liquor sale for the value of all sales at the distillery or the mini-distillery each month for distribution to market zone retailers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2958/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2958&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":734097,"bill_number":"HB2970","title":"Authorizing county commissions and municipalities to cooperate and enter into agreements removing or demolishing dwellings or buildings unfit for human habitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions and municipalities to cooperate and enter into agreements removing or demolishing dwellings or buildings unfit for human habitation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2970/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2970&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":734101,"bill_number":"HB2903","title":"Providing a tax credit for first time home buyers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for first time home buyers. The bill establishes eligibility criteria and sets a maximum credit of $5,000.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2903/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2903&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":734110,"bill_number":"HB2947","title":"Relating to provider tax on hospitals to fund health care cost review fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the board to assess hospitals, for provider tax to fund the health care cost review fund, based on net revenue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2947/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2947&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":734114,"bill_number":"HB2914","title":"Providing for voluntary dissolution of resort area district","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for voluntary dissolution of resort area district. The bill establishes a procedure for a dissolution. The bill permits nominations for resort area board members be made by mail or electronic means. The bill permits property owners to make nominations. The bill provides for election of board members by plurality vote instead of by a majority vote. The bill limits the amount of assessments that may be levied against a parcel of real property. The bill establishes a procedure for assessments proposed by a board on its own initiative. The bill provides for the effect of 2015 amendments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 203, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2914/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2914&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":734116,"bill_number":"HB2894","title":"Providing tax breaks for employers assisting employees paying student loans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide tax breaks for employers assisting employees paying student loans. It provides tax credits from personal and corporate income taxes and provides a modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for certain student loan payments.  All sections in this bill are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2894/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2894&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":734119,"bill_number":"HB2943","title":"Establishing a system to reduce the cost of medical care paid by the private medical insurance companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a system to reduce the cost of medical care paid for by private insurance companies by providing incentives to covered policy-holders to obtain treatment in foreign health care facilities accredited by the Joint Commission International. Under the bill, if there are sufficient savings to do so, covered insureds may choose to travel to foreign countries for medical care and treatment with the cost of travel, lodging and the treatment paid for by the insurance company. In addition, the insurance company would reimburse the insured twenty percent of any savings, pay for the lodging and travel cost of a companion, and pay for the cost of lodging for seven days of convalescence.  This section is new; therefore, it is completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2943/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2943&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":734124,"bill_number":"HB2905","title":"Relating to athletic coaches in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that schools select currently employed professional educators over other applicants for extracurricular coaching positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2905/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2905&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":734125,"bill_number":"HB2968","title":"Exempting from property tax certain properties in this state owned by nonprofit youth organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact enabling legislation for the \"Nonprofit Youth Organization Tax Exemption Support Amendment\" to Article X of the Constitution of the State of West Virginia passed by the voters of the state at the general election of November 4, 2014. The bill exempts from property tax certain properties in this state owned by nonprofit youth organizations and built at cost of at least $100 million. The bill sets forth the restrictions that affect the property. The bill sets forth the permitted activities. The bill requires the property owner to pay four percent of the net revenues. The bill establishes how that four percent is to be allocated. The bill requires reports and defines terms.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 227, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2968/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2968&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":734131,"bill_number":"HB2896","title":"Prohibiting discrimination in the appointment, promotion, demotion or dismissal based upon sexual orientation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit discrimination in public employment based upon sexual orientation.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2896/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2896&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":734135,"bill_number":"HB2952","title":"Creating the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill establishes a short title. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes objectives and a purpose. The bill prescribes duties for the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator. The bill prescribes duties for the Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee. The bill provides for disposition of assets and staffing of the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill establishes a special revenue account for the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill exempts the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network from certain Purchasing Division requirements. The bill authorizes emergency and legislative rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2952/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2952&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":734140,"bill_number":"HB2926","title":"Relating to deferral charges in connection with a consumer credit sale or consumer loan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow deferral charges and modification charges to be imposed and collected in connection with a consumer loan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 62, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2926/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2926&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":734143,"bill_number":"HB2944","title":"Allowing restaurants, retailers, private clubs, mini-distilleries and wineries to sell alcohol at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow restaurants, private clubs and wineries to sell alcoholic beverages after ten o’clock a.m. on Sundays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2944/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2944&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":734147,"bill_number":"HB2998","title":"Providing a one-time salary increase of $1,500 for any Department of Health and Human Resources employee with a salary less than $50,000","description":"This purpose of this bill is to give a $1,500 salary increase to Department of Health and Human Resources employees who earn less than $50,000 a year.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2998/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2998&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":734153,"bill_number":"HB2919","title":"Requiring the Library Commission to survey the libraries of the state and develop a ten year plan for construction and maintenance of public libraries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Library Commission to survey the libraries of the state and develop a ten year plan for construction and maintenance of public libraries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2919/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2919&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":734159,"bill_number":"HB2925","title":"Relating to drug testing of legislators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require legislators to annually pass a drug test in order to receive any pay or expense reimbursement.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2925/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2925&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":734163,"bill_number":"HB2986","title":"Increasing pay to teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give teachers and school personnel a raise of $1,500.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2986/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2986&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":734167,"bill_number":"HB2937","title":"Designating 5 million dollars per year for 4 years from beer, wine, and liquor tax revenue to the Fight Substance Abuse Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate 5 million dollars per year for 4 years from beer, wine, and liquor tax revenue to the Fight Substance Abuse Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2937/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2937&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":734168,"bill_number":"HB2966","title":"Relating to the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to develop a Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Fund within the Department of Agriculture. The bill also asks that the state consider adding an additional $30 to the $20 in vouchers that eligible seniors received in 2010.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2966/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2966&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":734175,"bill_number":"HB2891","title":"Making the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act more consistent with the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform provisions of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act relating to collection of indebtedness, and to make the act more consistent with the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2891/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2891&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":734178,"bill_number":"HB2962","title":"Exempting certain wrapped pipe removal from asbestos abatement requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain wrapped pipe removal from asbestos abatement requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2962/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2962&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":734181,"bill_number":"HB2911","title":"Voluntary Political Contribution Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Voluntary Political Contribution Act. The bill provides a short title. The bill establishes how a labor organization may collect and use moneys for political activities. The bill provides a criminal penalty and defines terms. The bill requires funds established by labor organizations political activities to register the fund as a political action committee.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2911/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2911&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":734186,"bill_number":"HB2927","title":"Clarifying restriction of businesses selling petroleum products from creating a restricted adult-only facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to support and clarify legislative intent of Legislative Rule","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2927/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2927&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":734191,"bill_number":"HB2973","title":"Relating to public higher education procurement and payment generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow boards of governors of institutions of higher education more flexibility in the procurement and payment of certain expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2973/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2973&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":734192,"bill_number":"HB2932","title":"Relating to the distribution of wireless enhanced 911 fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the distribution of wireless enhanced 911 fees. It creates a special account and authorize the funds distributed for the West Virginia Interoperable Radio Project to be administered by the State Police for maintenance and upgrades to the system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2932/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2932&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":734196,"bill_number":"HB2994","title":"Prohibiting courts from using, implementing, referring to or incorporating a tenet of any body of religious sectarian law into any decision","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit courts from using, implementing, referring to or incorporating a tenet of any body of religious sectarian law into any decision, finding or opinion as controlling or influential authority.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2994/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2994&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":734198,"bill_number":"HB3014","title":"Changing the manner members are appointed to the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the manner members are appointed to the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3014/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3014&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":734203,"bill_number":"HB2904","title":"Requiring the clerk of a county commission to maintain a county ordinance book","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the clerk of a county commission to maintain a county ordinance book.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2904/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2904&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":734205,"bill_number":"HB3007","title":"Exempting from food related laws or rules for certain individually produced agricultural products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt food prepared or processed in a private home and curtilage or farm by the resident or owner and sold directly to the end consumer with certain information attached from laws and rules relating to food labeling, inspections or milk or milk products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3007/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3007&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":734213,"bill_number":"HB2982","title":"Relating to net metering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide definitions relating to net metering net metering and customer-generator. It requires the Public Service Commission to adopt certain net metering and interconnection rules and standards. It also strikes deadlines for rulemaking by the Public Service Commission and caps the amount of generating capacity subject to net metering.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2982/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2982&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":734217,"bill_number":"HB2991","title":"Relating to the Freedom of Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redefine public record, to require the Secretary of State to maintain a record of FOIA requests and responses; to require public bodies to submit information to the Secretary of State following final action on a FOIA request, and to redefine exemption as to internal communications to protect deliberative process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2991/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2991&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":734222,"bill_number":"HB2964","title":"Allowing e-mails and other types of electronic communications to and from regional jail inmates be monitored, intercepted, recorded and disclosed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow e-mails and other types of electronic communications to and from regional jail inmates be monitored, intercepted, recorded and disclosed. The bill provides an exception for attorney-client privileged communications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2964/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2964&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":734228,"bill_number":"HB2974","title":"Creating Office of Early Childhood Collaboration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Office of Early Childhood Collaboration; to require the appointment of an Executive Director to the office; to establish the powers and duties of the office; to require the office to submit an annual report to the Governor and to the Legislative Joint Committee on Government and Finance; to establish the priorities of the office; to continue the West Virginia Early Childhood Advisory Council and to create the Early Childhood Development Fund.     This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2974/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2974&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":734230,"bill_number":"HB3015","title":"Enabling legislation for the \"Nonprofit Youth Organization Tax Exemption Support Amendment\" to Article X of the Constitution of the State of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact enabling legislation for the \"Nonprofit Youth Organization Tax Exemption Support Amendment\" to Article X of the Constitution of the State of West Virginia passed by the voters of the state at the general election of November 4, 2014. The bill exempts from property tax certain properties in this state owned by nonprofit youth organizations and built at cost of at least $100 million whether or not the property is used for the nonprofit youth organization's charitable or nonprofit purpose to help raise funds for the benefit of the nonprofit youth organization. The bill provides exceptions to the exemption. The bill sets forth programs that are to be considered charitable nonprofit uses. The bill provides for that three percent of gross revenues are to be paid in certain instances. The bill setting forth where that revenue is to be transferred. The bill establishes terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3015/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3015&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":734232,"bill_number":"HB2969","title":"Requiring that a county itemize and publish all activity related to budget stabilization funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a county itemize and publish all activity related to budget stabilization funds in the county's annual financial statements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2969/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2969&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Zatezalo"},
{"bill_id":734238,"bill_number":"HB2889","title":"Relating to regulation of transportation network companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow and regulate Transportation Network Companies.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2889/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2889&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":734245,"bill_number":"HB3000","title":"Establishing a Hotel and Restaurant Renovation Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a hotel and restaurant renovation tax credit.  This article is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3000/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3000&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":734247,"bill_number":"HB2976","title":"Expanding the eligible master's and doctoral level programs for which a Nursing Scholarship may be awarded","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the eligible master's and doctoral level programs for which a nursing scholarship may be awarded.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 136, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2976/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2976&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":734249,"bill_number":"HB2890","title":"Streamlining the process of abandoned mineral interests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a procedure to streamline the process to claim abandoned mineral interests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2890/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2890&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":734258,"bill_number":"HB2902","title":"West Virginia ABLE Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow savings accounts for individuals with a disability and their families to save private funds to support that individual with a disability.  Article 46Type information is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 85, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2902/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2902&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":734263,"bill_number":"HB3011","title":"Relating to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties and mandatory minimum sentences for drug traffickers bringing drugs into the state and for distributing drugs. The enhanced penalties apply to those individuals previously been convicted of a drug offense and who are in possession of a certain threshold of drugs at the time of the arrest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3011/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3011&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":734264,"bill_number":"HB2938","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to maintain a searchable, criminal database containing copies of all arrests and convictions by all the courts in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to maintain a searchable, criminal database containing copies of all arrests and convictions by all the courts in the state.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2938/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2938&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":734266,"bill_number":"HB2900","title":"Exempting certified professional estimator services from consumer sales and service tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certified professional estimator services from consumer sales and service tax. The bill provides a definition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2900/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2900&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":734276,"bill_number":"HB3010","title":"Modifying definitions related to the one-call system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify definitions related to the one-call system. It excludes nonproducing gas or oil wells that were established prior to 1990 and their associated production or gathering lines for which records do not exist indicating its location from the definition of underground facility. It also allows an owner/operator of an underground facility that is not required to be a member to voluntarily become a member of the one-call system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3010/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3010&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":734277,"bill_number":"HB2996","title":"Prohibiting public officials and employees from using public funds for self promotion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit public officials and employees from using public funds for self promotion. The bill prohibits knowingly and intentionally placing the names or likenesses of public officials and employees on trinkets. The bill prohibits knowingly and intentionally placing the names or likenesses of public officials and employees on certain publically-financed advertising during an election period. The bill makes these prohibitions violations of the West Virginia Governmental Ethics Act. The bill also defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2996/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2996&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":734280,"bill_number":"HB2960","title":"Permitting county boards of education to develop emergency preparedness drills in schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit county boards of education to develop emergency preparedness drills in schools. The bill requires a three day notice of drills and permits parents or guardians to refuse participation. The bill exempts fire drills from notice requirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2960/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2960&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":734283,"bill_number":"HB2981","title":"Relating to purchase of service credit following transfer to the State Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the time for teachers in the defined contribution retirement plan to purchase service credit in the State Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2981/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2981&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":734290,"bill_number":"HB2963","title":"Expanding the definition of kidnaping","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of kidnaping to include taking or gaining custody of, confining or concealing another person by force or threat of force; or by duress, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or enticement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2963/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2963&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":734293,"bill_number":"HB2897","title":"Young Entrepreneur Reinvestment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to waive filing fees for individuals under thirty who file the required documentation with the Secretary of State to begin a domestic for or nonprofit corporation, domestic limited liability company or domestic limited partnership. The waiver is effective for two years.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2897/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2897&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":734295,"bill_number":"HB3006","title":"Relating to the determination of the adjusted rate established by the Tax Commissioner for the administration of tax deficiencies","description":"The purpose of the bill is to eliminate the eight percent floor of the adjusted rate established by the Tax Commissioner and to require it to be adjusted to equal the adjusted prime rate charged by banks in the administration of tax deficiencies and underpayments for tax years beginning after December 31, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 229, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3006/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3006&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":734300,"bill_number":"HB2987","title":"Relating to mine safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the \"Mine Safety Anonymous Tip Hotline\" to the \"Mine Safety Tip Hotline\"; and to make permissive the civil administrative penalties for failure to notify the Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training of underground mine accidents rather than mandatory.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2987/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2987&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":734308,"bill_number":"HB2916","title":"Providing limited borrowing authority to the Governor for the completion of renovations to Capitol Complex Building 3","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide limited borrowing authority to the Governor for the completion of renovations to Capitol Complex Building 3.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2916/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2916&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":734310,"bill_number":"HB2965","title":"Providing that a person using an object that reasonably appears to be a firearm or other deadly weapon, during a robbery or attempted robbery is guilty of robbery in the first degree","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a person using an object that reasonably appears to be a firearm or other deadly weapon, during a robbery or attempted robbery, is guilty of robbery in the first degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2965/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2965&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":734316,"bill_number":"HB2898","title":"Requiring each judicial circuit to have a court appointed special advocate program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for court appointed special advocate (CASA) program in each judicial circuit and court appointed special advocates in each county for child abuse and neglect cases, and to provide for a revenue stream to fund CASA programs and the hiring of special advocates by increasing the fee for a certified copy of a birth certificate, death certificate or marriage license from $5 to $11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2898/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2898&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":734318,"bill_number":"HB2936","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, in developing criteria for loans to a tourism project, not require that any specific number of jobs are or will be created by the project, nor that any existing jobs or jobs to be created are to meet any specific compensation levels, nor that any existing jobs or jobs to be created provide any specific employee benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2936/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2936&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":734323,"bill_number":"HB3003","title":"Continuing the personal income tax adjustment to the gross income of certain retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue providing a personal income tax adjustment to the gross income of certain retirees receiving pensions from defined pension plans that terminated and are being paid a reduced maximum benefit guarantee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3003/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3003&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":734328,"bill_number":"HB2990","title":"Relating to requirements for insurance policies and contracts providing accident and sickness insurance or direct health care services that cover prescription eye drops","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require refill of eye drop prescriptions within certain time frames.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2990/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2990&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":734331,"bill_number":"HB2957","title":"Relating to sales of liquor by distilleries and mini-distilleries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the regulation of retail sales by distilleries and mini-distilleries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2957/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2957&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":734333,"bill_number":"HB2945","title":"Authorizing local units of government to adopt local energy efficiency partnership programs and to create districts to promote the use of energy efficiency improvements by owners of certain real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize local units of government to adopt local energy efficiency partnership programs and to create districts to promote the use of energy efficiency improvements by owners of certain real property; to provide for the financing of such programs through voluntary property assessments, commercial lending, and other means; to authorize a local unit of government to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to pay the cost of energy efficiency improvements from the proceeds thereof; to provide for the repayment of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2945/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2945&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":734340,"bill_number":"HB2950","title":"Providing for a $1,000 tax credit against personal income tax in tax years 2016-2017 for recent graduates of higher education programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a $1,000 tax credit against personal income tax in tax years 2016-2017 for recent graduates of higher education programs.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2950/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2950&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":734342,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Amending the Joint Rules of the Senate and the House by adding thereto a new Rule, designated Joint Rule 2a, relating to evening floor sessions by both the Senate and the House during the regular sessions","description":"Amending the Joint Rules of the Senate and the House by adding thereto a new Rule, designated Joint Rule 2a, relating to evening floor sessions by both the Senate and the House during the regular sessions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR88/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=88&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":734349,"bill_number":"HB2907","title":"West Virginia Student Education Incentive Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide taxpayers repaying their own student loans a modification reducing federal adjusted gross income in the amount of the principal and interest paid, for personal income tax purposes.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2907/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2907&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":734351,"bill_number":"HB2930","title":"Aged, Blind, Disabled and Long Term Services and Support Managed Care Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create managed care programs for the aged, blind, disabled and long- term services and support Medicaid populations.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2930/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2930&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":734359,"bill_number":"HB2899","title":"Relating to career progression of members of the State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the longevity pay for members of the State Police. The bill provides for certain increases in pay if certain educational attainment is met by members of the State Police. The bill adjusts the timing of certain salary changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2899/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2899&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":734361,"bill_number":"HB2912","title":"Relating to third-party telecommunications services provided to residential and business consumers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify the duties of a telephone company with regard to other businesses for which the telephone company provides billing services and to provide a means for the investigation and resolution of disputes between the telephone company and the third-party vendor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2912/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2912&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":734363,"bill_number":"HB2948","title":"Clarifying the exemptions provided by statute for Social Work Licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the exemptions provided by statute for Social Work Licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2948/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2948&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":734368,"bill_number":"HB2961","title":"Relating to abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide access to opioid analgesics with abuse-deterrent properties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2961/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2961&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":734373,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study pharmaceutical benefits management industry","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study pharmaceutical benefits management industry","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR37/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"David Nohe"},
{"bill_id":734377,"bill_number":"HB3001","title":"Requiring private clubs to be closed from two o'clock a.m. to seven o'clock a.m. on weekdays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require private clubs to be closed from two o’clock a.m. to seven o’clock a.m. on weekdays. The bill requires patrons of those clubs to exit the club not later than sixty minutes after the dispensing of nonintoxicating beer, wine or alcoholic liquors has ceased. The bill provides criminal penalties. The bill also updates statutory language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3001/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3001&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":734381,"bill_number":"HB2975","title":"Relating to the assessment of oil and gas mineral interests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the assessment of an oil and gas mineral interest be based on the amount of oil or gas actually produced, during the first year and after the third year of production.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2975/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2975&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":734387,"bill_number":"HB2893","title":"Clarifying that complimentary hotel rooms provided without charge to guests are not subject to the hotel occupancy tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the hotel occupancy tax is not imposed on complimentary hotel rooms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2893/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2893&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":734392,"bill_number":"HB2992","title":"Publishing detailed information about the operations of state, county and municipal agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide more transparency in the operations of government agencies by requiring those agencies to provide detailed information about their officers, personnel, meetings, activities, budgets, revenues, expenditures, lobbying, zoning and permitting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2992/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2992&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":734396,"bill_number":"HB2917","title":"Establishing a Hotel and Restaurant Renovation Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a hotel and restaurant renovation tax credit.  This article is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2917/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2917&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":734399,"bill_number":"HB2951","title":"Recognizing those in active military service as residents for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits while stationed at a West Virginia military installation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow those in active military service, and their spouses, while stationed at a West Virginia military installation to be considered as residents of this state for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2951/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2951&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":734406,"bill_number":"HB2989","title":"Requiring each judicial circuit to have a court-appointed special advocate program and each county to have a special advocate for children in abuse and neglect proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a court appointed special advocate (CASA) program in each judicial circuit and court appointed special advocates in each county for child abuse and neglect cases. The bill also provides for a revenue stream and a fund within the State Treasury to pay for the implementation and sustenance of court-appointed special advocate programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2989/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2989&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":734409,"bill_number":"HB2913","title":"Terminating the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program and Municipal Home Rule Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program and the Municipal Home Rule Board, but allow municipalities the option to adopt any ordinance already enacted in another municipality through the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2913/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2913&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":734412,"bill_number":"HB2923","title":"Relating to complaints by school bus drivers, against drivers who illegally pass or overtake a school bus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize complaints by school bus drivers, against drivers who illegally pass or overtake a school bus, based on the school bus driver's personal knowledge of the identity of the driver, the vehicle or the license plate number of the vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2923/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2923&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":734420,"bill_number":"HB2895","title":"Requiring the assessor of each county, within three months of a deed filing in the county clerk's office of each county, to prepare a new property tax ticket","description":"This bill shall require the assessor of each county, within three months of a deed filing in the county clerk’s office of each county, to prepare a new property tax ticket and cause that 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 the property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2895/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2895&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":734424,"bill_number":"HB2984","title":"Creating a Silver Alert program for senior citizens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add senior citizens to the Silver Alert program . The bill defines a term and provides an establishment date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2984/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2984&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":734426,"bill_number":"HB2908","title":"Prohibiting shifting future development costs onto existing public service district customers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit increasing rates of existing public service district customers to provide for increased services for new customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2908/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2908&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":734428,"bill_number":"HB2978","title":"Relating to inspection of vehicles and providing that defects in windshields and windows that do not obscure vision are not unsafe conditions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that defects in windshields and windows that do not obscure vision are not unsafe conditions preventing a vehicle from passing state inspection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2978/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2978&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":734433,"bill_number":"HB2953","title":"Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax on tobacco and tobacco related products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2953/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2953&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":734442,"bill_number":"HB3013","title":"Relating generally to horizontal well control standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change an elective obligation to a mandatory one. The bill requires notice in certain instances to the occupants of residential property. The bill prohibits the disturbance of a well site be not closer than fifteen hundred feet of an occupied dwelling. The bill provides notices include certain information. The bill establishes standards relating to air, noise, light and dust. The bill permits landowners be compensated for any decrease in the values of the land for its highest and best use. The bill requires the notice of a claim be also provided to an occupant of residential structure on the property. The bill establishes a statute of limitations for claims being filed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3013/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3013&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":734443,"bill_number":"HB2971","title":"Continuing the Office of Emergency Medical Services as an independent office within the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue the Office of Emergency Medical Services as an independent office within the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. It updates definitions; creates the positions of Executive Director, Medical Director and Administrative Director for the Office; and establishes and clarifies the powers and duties of the directors. The bill establishes the Emergency Medical Services Commission with nine members, and, it provides requirements for the state medical protocols.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2971/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2971&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":734445,"bill_number":"HB2931","title":"Adding drugs to the classification of schedule I drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the state's Schedule 1 Drug list.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 66, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2931/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2931&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":734452,"bill_number":"HB3009","title":"Removing criminal penalties applicable to midwives","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove certain criminal penalties applicable to midwives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3009/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3009&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":734458,"bill_number":"HB2922","title":"Relating to the Broadband Deployment Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reestablish the Broadband Council and refocus its directive towards development of broadband services across the state in under-served areas; the council chairman is placed on the state Infrastructure Council; the membership of the council is revised to place more focus towards broadband user perspectives; and directing that any federal funding that is provided to the state for broadband development is directed to administration by the Council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2922/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2922&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":734460,"bill_number":"HB2949","title":"Relating to requirements for provisional social worker licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the exemptions provided by statute for Social Work Licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2949/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2949&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":734466,"bill_number":"HB2946","title":"Relating to the spacing of shallow horizontal wells on a multiwell pad","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Shallow Gas Well Review Board to grant waivers of minimum distance requirements for shallow wells, to encourage and accommodate pad drilling of multiple oil or gas wells from the same target formation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2946/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2946&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":734469,"bill_number":"HB2997","title":"Providing a one-time salary increase of $1,500 for any Department of Highways employee with a salary less than $50,000","description":"This purpose of this bill is to give a $1,500 salary increase to Department of Highways employees who earn less than $50,000 a year.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2997/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2997&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":734473,"bill_number":"HB2940","title":"Creating the Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Program. The bill states the legislative purpose. The bill sets forth the application and eligibility requirements for the program. The bill establishes the design and content guidelines and sign location and placement criteria. The bill also establishes a fee schedule and sets forth maintenance responsibility. The bill permits revocation of participation in the program. Further, the bill authorizes rule making to be exempt from the state Administrative Procedures Act, but shall be filed with the Secretary of State. The bill additionally defines terms.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2940/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2940&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":734480,"bill_number":"HB2983","title":"Prohibiting a county parks commission from rule-making authority as it regards firearms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a county parks commission from rule-making authority as it regards firearms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2983/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2983&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":734484,"bill_number":"HB2967","title":"Providing that the appraised value of an antique motor vehicle is a maximum of $3,000 for purposes of ad valorem property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the appraised value of an antique motor vehicle is no more than $3,000 for purposes of ad valorem property taxes.  11-1C-5c is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2967/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2967&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":734488,"bill_number":"HB2906","title":"Relating to county budget stabilization funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a county itemize and publish all activity related to budget stabilization funds in the county's annual financial statements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2906/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2906&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":734493,"bill_number":"HB2954","title":"Expanding the promise scholarship to technical and community college students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a PROMISE Scholarship for West Virginia residents similar to the one that exists for students working towards a four year baccalaureate degree. Using funds currently derived from winnings for slots at state racetracks, which are currently directed to greyhound breeding and development, the scholarships would be directed to resident students who have maintained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school would be eligible for the scholarship for a two year community college or trade school, in the same amount as currently is available for other Promise Scholar recipients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2954/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2954&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":734496,"bill_number":"HB2928","title":"Allowing inmates to perform the community service of providing upkeep to cemeteries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteries.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2928/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2928&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":734500,"bill_number":"HB2909","title":"Compassionate Use Act for Medical Cannabis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the “Compassionate Use Act for Medical Cannabis. It provides protections for the medical use of cannabis; defines debilitating medical conditions for which medical cannabis may be used; and authorizes the addition of debilitating medical conditions. The bill sets out limitations of this article. It prohibits discrimination against persons entitled to the protection of this article. The bill requires the registration of qualifying patients and designated caregivers and requires issuance of registry identification cards. The bill affords an affirmative defense and dismissal of proceedings for medical marihuana. It provides a misdemeanor offense and criminal penalties for disclosing certain information. And, the bill otherwise provides for enforcement of the provisions of this article.  This article is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2909/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2909&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":734503,"bill_number":"HB2956","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":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2956/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2956&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":734510,"bill_number":"HB3002","title":"Making all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable. The bill makes it a felony to attempt to enforce a federal or local statute, ordinance, law, order or rule concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments that violate the state and federal constitutions. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill provides criminal penalties. The bill requires the Attorney General to defend citizens of West Virginia who are prosecuted by the United States Government for violation of a federal law relating to the manufacture, sale, transfer or possession of a firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition. The bill provides for retroactivity. The bill provides that ex post facto laws are not created.  This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3002/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3002&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":734514,"bill_number":"HB2999","title":"Relating to neonatal abstinence centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize neonatal abstinence centers; require the secretary to promulgate a licensure program and rules; require the state agency to consider neonatal abstinence care as a unique service in conducting certificate of need review; and exempt neonatal abstinence centers from moratoriums on certain nursing facilities.   This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 120, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2999/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2999&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":734515,"bill_number":"HB2920","title":"Vesting the Public Employees Insurance Agency with the authority to negotiate and executing all health care and ancillary contracts for the Medicaid program","description":"The purpose of this bill to vest PEIA with the authority to negotiate and execute all contracts for health care and ancillary services for the Medicaid program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2920/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2920&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":734518,"bill_number":"HB2977","title":"Providing that rents and royalties from leases of the minerals under the state's rivers and streams shall be expended for road paving and maintenance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the rents and royalties from future mineral leases in respect of the state's rivers and streams shall be dedicated to road maintenance and paving.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2977/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2977&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":734527,"bill_number":"HB2935","title":"Relating to public education higher education personnel generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the roles of each institution of higher learning, the Higher Education Policy Commission, and the Council for Community and Technical College Education by creating a system whereby legislative policy maximizes the ability of organizations to attract, recruit, retain, and motivate highly qualified and diverse employees, including compensating employees within an organization fairly and at levels that are competitive with appropriate external markets. The bill sets forth certain specific powers, duties, and limitations of the Higher Education Policy Commission, the Council for Community and Technical College Education whereby those entities provide appropriate oversight without redundancy and the provides certain human resources services to the institutions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2935/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2935&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":734530,"bill_number":"HB2942","title":"Modifying the definition of child abuse or neglect to exclude accidental injury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the definition of child abuse or neglect to exclude accidental injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2942/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2942&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":734533,"bill_number":"HB2921","title":"Eliminating the courtesy patrol program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the Courtesy Patrol Program and abolish the Courtesy Patrol Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2921/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2921&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":734536,"bill_number":"HB3008","title":"Relating to certificates of need for certain skilled nursing facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Health Care Authority from ordering a moratorium on skilled nursing facilities or services for children under one year of age suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and to exempt such facilities and services from current moratoriums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3008/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3008&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":734543,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"The John and Wilbur Hahn Dutch Hollow Pioneers Bridge","description":"The John and Wilbur Hahn Dutch Hollow Pioneers Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR87/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=87&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":734550,"bill_number":"HB2910","title":"Preserving employment and promoting health and safety in the coal industry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to preserve employment and promote health and safety in the coal industry; reorganize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training. The bill provides for appointment of deputy directors. The bill divide said Office into districts. The bill continues Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety within the Office of Miners' Health. The bill redefines qualifications for members of board. The bill abolishes coal mine safety and technical review committee. The bill provides for the promulgation of rules. The bill removes probationary period and permanent tenure for mine inspectors. The bill provides for mine inspectors, safety instructors, electrical inspectors and surface inspectors to serve at will and discretion of director, bar conflicts of interest. The bill changes requirements for requesting immediate inspection and require request in writing. The bill provides for representative of operator to accompany representative of director on inspections. The bill provide for findings, orders, notices. The bill removes requirement that entire mine be given closure order when director determines area of imminent danger does not include entire mine. The bill provides all orders or decisions of director are subject to judicial review. The bill provides director must file civil actions in circuit court of county where mine located. The bill removes requirement that civil penalties be deposited in Special Health, Safety and Training Fund. The bill requires all working places be examined for hazards once per shift. The bill eliminates requirement that operator provide safety committee anonometers and smoke tubes. The bill provides for miners return to underground working areas if ventilation restored and mine determined to be safe. The bill changes spacing interval for hinged man doors. The bill increases maximum number of apprentices under supervision of trainer. The bill restricts authority of director to propose emergency rules. The bill eliminates requirement to use obsolete equipment. The bill changes who may receive fire boss report. The bill provides for instruction of persons affected by revisions to roof control plans. The bill eliminates requirement that man trip be idle one hour before transporting men. The bill requires filing of mine operator report with director quarterly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2910/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2910&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":734553,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Congratulating Famous Superstars Cheerleading Team","description":"Congratulating Famous Superstars Cheerleading Team","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR42/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":734556,"bill_number":"HB3004","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 collecting and transferring $.05 per ounce of the uniform price of alcoholic liquors sold in this state to the fund. The bill sets forth how the fund may be used. The bill authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3004/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3004&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":734561,"bill_number":"HB2915","title":"Relating generally to wholesale sales of liquor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a source of revenue to be used to promote travel and tourism in West Virginia out of increased liquor profits beginning with the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2015. The additional liquor profits will be deposited in a new fund established in the State Treasury to be known as the \"Tourism Marketing Fund.\" Of the amount deposited each fiscal year in this new fund, 40% will be used to fund the \"Tourism Advertising Partnership Program\" and 60% will be used solely for tourism promotion and direct advertising promoting West Virginia travel and tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2915/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2915&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":734567,"bill_number":"HB2988","title":"Authorizing the Tax Commissioner to collect tax, interest and penalties due and owing from payments to vendors and contractors from the Auditor and other state, county, district or municipal officers and agents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Auditor and other state, county, district or municipal officers to certify to the Tax Commissioner the identity of payees prior to issuance of payments, and authorize the Tax Commissioner to identify those payees who are not in good standing with the Tax Department and to require the Auditor or issuing officer to forward to the Tax Commissioner the lesser of the amount of tax interest and penalty owed or the remaining amount of payment. The bill requires the Auditor or issuing officer or agent to notify the vendor or contractor of the amount being withheld, and requires payment be withheld until the vendor or contractor is in good standing. State and local employees receiving only W-2 wages or salary are excluded from the definition of \"vendor\" or \"contractor.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2988/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2988&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":734571,"bill_number":"HB2918","title":"Relating to delinquency charges on loans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the cap on loan delinquency fees, and to remove provisions that direct the application of payments made by a borrower, for purposes of determining whether a delinquency fee may be charged.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2918/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2918&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":734572,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"The Vince Cogar Memorial Bridge","description":"The Vince Cogar Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR86/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=86&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":734577,"bill_number":"HB2955","title":"Increasing the hourly rate for attorneys providing Public Defender Services for in court and out of court work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the hourly rate for attorneys providing Public Defender Services for in court and out of court work. The bill permits attorneys who spend at least sixty percent of their practice in appointed cases to enroll in the Public Employees Insurance Act and requires the Executive Director of the Public Defender Services to propose rules, for legislative approval, that relate to requirement to enroll in the public employees insurance act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2955/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2955&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":734580,"bill_number":"HB2993","title":"Relating to pay on promotion of employees in the classified service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify the Division of Personnel's rule concerning pay on promotion of employees in the classified service and to remove the three grade limit on increases.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2993/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2993&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":734584,"bill_number":"HB2979","title":"Clarifying that the county or regional solid waste authority that may impose and collect an additional solid waste assessment fee is the county or region where the waste originates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the county or regional solid waste authority that may impose and collect an additional solid waste assessment fee is the county or region where the waste originates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2979/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2979&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":734587,"bill_number":"HB2892","title":"Authorizing certain legislative rules regarding higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize legislative rules for the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding capital project management, Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program, and Nursing Scholarship Program, and for the Council for Community and Technical College Education regarding capital project management.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 133, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2892/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2892&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":734596,"bill_number":"HB2901","title":"Relating to the establishment of state speed restrictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways to determine the appropriate speed limit that is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a highway, based an engineering and traffic investigation. The bill requires the commissioner to raise speeds on rural interstate highways if it is safe to do so. The bill also states when local authorities may alter speed limits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2901/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2901&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":734599,"bill_number":"HB2972","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","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 and that students study the historical, political and social environments at the time these documents were generated, before high school graduation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2972/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2972&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":734601,"bill_number":"HB2959","title":"Allowing the use of rotary drum composters to destroy or dispose of the carcass of any animal to prevent the spread of disease","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the use of rotary drum composters to destroy or dispose of the carcass of any animal to prevent the spread of disease.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2959/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2959&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":734605,"bill_number":"HB2934","title":"Repealing the common core standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the Common Core State Standards. The bill establishes through a series of findings the increasing federal intrusion on West Virginia’s Process for Improving Education, including its standards, assessments and accountability system and some of the negative consequences. It also makes findings with respect to this inappropriate usurpation of state sovereignty over public education. The bill directs action by the Governor, Legislature, state board and state superintendent with respect to reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act to recognize that standards, assessments, accountability and capacity building are the exclusive right of state and local education authorities and void processes and agreements that involve federal monitoring and approval. Finally, the bill requires a comprehensive review of the state standards, including appointment of a stakeholder body with legislator participation and town hall meetings, to ensure that West Virginia has adequate and appropriately aligned College and Career Ready Standards supported with curriculum, instructional strategies, professional development and parent resources. The use of state summative assessment results except for limited purposes are suspended until the 2016-17 school year.  This section is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-28","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2934/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2934&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":734612,"bill_number":"HB2929","title":"Relating to availability of military service credit for members of the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the type of military service eligible for noncontributory military service credit; to clarify the methodology for awarding military service credit; to clarify the prohibition on use of military service to obtain military service credit in more than one retirement system administered by the board; to clarify applicability of liberality clause to the board’s decisions to grant or deny requests for military service credit; and to make other technical clarifications and corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2929/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2929&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":734613,"bill_number":"HB2941","title":"Relating to conditions under which used manufactured homes may be sold with warranty exclusions, limitations or modifications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish conditions under which used manufactured homes may be sold with warranty exclusions, limitations or modifications; to allow used manufactured homes to be sold with warranty limitations; to allow a waiver of warranties of particular defects disclosed in writing; to establish conditions permitting as is sales of used manufactured homes; and to require conspicuous disclosure of as is sale conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2941/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2941&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":734615,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Condemning ISIS, also known as ISIL, and supporting the eradication of this radical Islamic group.","description":"Condemning ISIS, also known as ISIL, and supporting the eradication of this radical Islamic group.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR89/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=89&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":734617,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Congratulating Linsly School hockey team","description":"Congratulating Linsly School hockey team","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR43/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":734633,"bill_number":"HB2985","title":"Establishing radiation levels for oil and gas drill cuttings that are disposed in solid waste","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish radiation levels for oil and gas drill cuttings that are disposed in solid waste. The bill also would allow the mixing of drill cuttings with dirt and other substances to achieve the radiation limits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-24","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2015-02-24","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2985/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2985&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":735573,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"Urging the President of the United States to approve the Keystone XL pipeline","description":"Urging the President of the United States to approve the Keystone XL pipeline","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR95/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=95&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":735597,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"The Rosie the Riveter Memorial Bridge","description":"The Rosie the Riveter Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR94/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=94&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brad White"},
{"bill_id":735629,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Self Injury Awareness Day","description":"Self Injury Awareness Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR13/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":735662,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"The U. S. Army CPL Wilson B. Lambert, Jr., Memorial Road","description":"The U. S. Army CPL Wilson B. Lambert, Jr., Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR90/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=90&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":735692,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Designating February 25, 2015, WV Nurses Unity Days","description":"Designating February 25, 2015, WV Nurses Unity Days","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR45/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":735724,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Putnam County \"U. S. Army Sgt. Deforest Lee Talbert Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Putnam County \"U. S. Army Sgt. Deforest Lee Talbert Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR40/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":735757,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"The CSA LTG Thomas J. \"Stonewall\" Jackson Bridge","description":"The CSA LTG Thomas J. \"Stonewall\" Jackson Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR93/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=93&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":735786,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the need to require liability insurance coverage by businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, nonintoxicating beer or wine on premises","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the need to require liability insurance coverage by businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, nonintoxicating beer or wine on premises","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR92/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=92&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":735821,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study Cedar Lakes Camp and Conference Center","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study Cedar Lakes Camp and Conference Center","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR39/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":735850,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Requesting transfer of WV from EPA Region III to EPA Region IV","description":"Requesting transfer of WV from EPA Region III to EPA Region IV","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR38/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":735883,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Designating days for the display of the Honor and Remember Flag","description":"Designating days for the display of the Honor and Remember Flag","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR91/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=91&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":735916,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Recognizing WV \"Rosie the Riveters\"","description":"Recognizing WV \"Rosie the Riveters\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR44/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":735948,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Berkeley County \"W. C. Honaker and Clyde Spies Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Berkeley County \"W. C. Honaker and Clyde Spies Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR41/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":735989,"bill_number":"HB3016","title":"Creating a meth offender registry","description":"Creating a meth offender registry","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-25","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3016/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3016&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":737632,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Nicholas County \"U. S. Army SPC Richard Nesselrotte Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Nicholas County \"U. S. Army SPC Richard Nesselrotte Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR43/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":737664,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Reaffirming commitment between Taiwan and West Virginia","description":"Reaffirming commitment between Taiwan and West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR46/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":737698,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Relating to liquor sales by distilleries and mini-distilleries","description":"Relating to liquor sales by distilleries and mini-distilleries","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 14, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB574/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=574&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":737734,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Fayette County \"Tygrett Brothers Seven Veterans Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Fayette County \"Tygrett Brothers Seven Veterans Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR42/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":737764,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Raleigh County \"U. S. Army PFC Shelby Dean Stover Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Raleigh County \"U. S. Army PFC Shelby Dean Stover Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR46/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":737798,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Jack Furst Drive","description":"Jack Furst Drive","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR98/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=98&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":737833,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"The U. S. Army SGT Gary Lee DeBoard Memorial Intersection","description":"The U. S. Army SGT Gary Lee DeBoard Memorial Intersection","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR96/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=96&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brad White"},
{"bill_id":737866,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Transferring private investigative and security services from Secretary of State to State Police","description":"Transferring private investigative and security services from Secretary of State to State Police","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB575/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=575&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":737909,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Urging in the strongest manner that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives of the United States Department of Justice not to trample on the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution by banning common .223 and 5.56 mm ammunition","description":"Urging in the strongest manner that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives of the United States Department of Justice not to trample on the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution by banning common .223 and 5.56 mm ammunition","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR14/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":737943,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"Urging the United States Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that defines and limits marriage to a union between one man and one woman","description":"Urging the United States Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that defines and limits marriage to a union between one man and one woman","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR99/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=99&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":737979,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Randolph County \"U. S. Navy PO2 Robert Paul Laderach Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Randolph County \"U. S. Navy PO2 Robert Paul Laderach Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR44/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":738008,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Applying for an Article V Amendments Convention to Propose a Constitutional Amendment permitting a calling of a convention of the states","description":"Applying for an Article V Amendments Convention to Propose a Constitutional Amendment permitting a calling of a convention of the states","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR100/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=100&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":738079,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Jackson County \"James P. Spano, Jr., Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Jackson County \"James P. Spano, Jr., Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR45/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":738125,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"The U. S. Army 1LT Patricia Simon Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army 1LT Patricia Simon Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-26","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-26","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR97/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=97&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":738730,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Relating to internet protocol-enabled service and voice over internet protocol-enabled service","description":"(The purpose of this bill is to preempt Public Service Commission jurisdiction over internet protocol-enabled service or voice over internet protocol-enabled service and transactions involving telephone company entities under common ownership. )","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 197, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB576/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=576&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":739838,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Amending Senate Rule No. 49 relating to Journal","description":"Amending Senate Rule No. 49 relating to Journal","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR48/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":739911,"bill_number":"HCR101","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the issue of West Virginia becoming a fair tax state whereby income and property taxes should be replaced by a consumption tax","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the issue of West Virginia becoming a fair tax state whereby income and property taxes should be replaced by a consumption tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR101/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=101&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":739988,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Designating week of March 2, 2015, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week","description":"Designating week of March 2, 2015, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-02-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR47/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":740065,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"The U. S. Army Air Corps CPT Kenneth R. Winters, Sr. Memorial Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army Air Corps CPT Kenneth R. Winters, Sr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR102/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=102&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":740142,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Honoring Booker Taliaferro Washington, author, educator, orator and advisor to United States presidents, on the 100th anniversary of his death","description":"Honoring Booker Taliaferro Washington, author, educator, orator and advisor to United States presidents, on the 100th anniversary of his death","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR15/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":740219,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Amending Joint Rules of Senate and House relating to printing enrolled bills","description":"Amending Joint Rules of Senate and House relating to printing enrolled bills","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR47/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":740636,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Clarifying restriction on limited video lottery location near business selling petroleum products","description":"Clarifying restriction on limited video lottery location near business selling petroleum products","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB579/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=579&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":740686,"bill_number":"HB3018","title":"Increasing the allowable range of difference in salary potential of school employees in different counties","description":"Increasing the allowable range of difference in salary potential of school employees in different counties","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-02-27","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3018/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3018&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":740742,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Relating to occupational disease claims","description":"Relating to occupational disease claims","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 244, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB578/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=578&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":740795,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Allowing higher education governing boards invest certain funds with nonprofit foundations","description":"Allowing higher education governing boards invest certain funds with nonprofit foundations","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 149, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB577/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=577&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":740851,"bill_number":"HB3017","title":"Addressing sudden cardiac arrest in interscholastic athletes","description":"Addressing sudden cardiac arrest in interscholastic athletes","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3017/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3017&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":741681,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study agreements between county commissions and municipalities regarding demolition of buildings unfit for human habitation","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study agreements between county commissions and municipalities regarding demolition of buildings unfit for human habitation","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR48/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":741682,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Relating to statute of limitations on health care injury claims for minors","description":"Relating to statute of limitations on health care injury claims for minors","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-03","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB580/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=580&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":741683,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study placement of magistrates within regional jails","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study placement of magistrates within regional jails","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-02-28","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2015-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR49/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":741684,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"Requesting the Congress of the United States invoke the Congressional Review Act","description":"Requesting the Congress of the United States invoke the Congressional Review Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-28","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR104/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=104&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":741685,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Providing for issuance of refunding bonds pursuant to Safe Roads Amendment of 1966","description":"Providing for issuance of refunding bonds pursuant to Safe Roads Amendment of 1966","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR50/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":741686,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"Requesting the Division of Highways to erect two signs in Marion County identifying the beginning of the corporate boundary for the City of Pleasant Valley in each direction","description":"Requesting the Division of Highways to erect two signs in Marion County identifying the beginning of the corporate boundary for the City of Pleasant Valley in each direction","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-28","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-28","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR103/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=103&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":741687,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"Requesting the Division of Highways designate sections of United States Route 119 from the Roane/Kanawha county border to its intersection at United States Route 33 in Spencer","description":"Requesting the Division of Highways designate sections of United States Route 119 from the Roane/Kanawha county border to its intersection at United States Route 33 in Spencer","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-02-28","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-02-28","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR106/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=106&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":741688,"bill_number":"HCR105","title":"Recognizing West Virginia University Institute of Technology as a vital part of higher education in West Virginia","description":"Recognizing West Virginia University Institute of Technology as a vital part of higher education in West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR105/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=105&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":741689,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"The U. S. Army PFC Edward Lester Memorial Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army PFC Edward Lester Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR107/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=107&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":741690,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Relating to courtesy partrol program","description":"Relating to Tourism Promotion Fund and Courtesy Patrol Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 72, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB581/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=581&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":741691,"bill_number":"HB3019","title":"Requiring official business and records of the state and its political subdivisions be conducted in English","description":"Requiring official business and records of the state and its political subdivisions be conducted in English","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3019/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3019&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":741770,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Relating to Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","description":"Relating to Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-03-18","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/31/15 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB582/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=582&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":741845,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Recognizing 175th anniversary of Bethany College","description":"Recognizing 175th anniversary of Bethany College","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR49/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":742317,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Transferring Cedar Lakes Camp and Conference Center to private, nonstock, not-for-profit corporation","description":"Transferring Cedar Lakes Camp and Conference Center to private, nonstock, not-for-profit corporation","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-04-03","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/3/15 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2015-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB584/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=584&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":742414,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Increasing tax rate on providers of certain nursing facility services","description":"Increasing tax rate on providers of certain nursing facility services","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 235, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB583/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=583&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":742511,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Relating to regulation of transportation network and taxicab companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate taxicab companies by statute and to remove regulation of taxicabs from the authority of the Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB585/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=585&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":744051,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Boone County \"U. S. Army PFC Samuel C. Ball Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Boone County \"U. S. Army PFC Samuel C. Ball Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR51/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":744207,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study a program called Recovery Kentucky, which is designed to reduce the state's drug problem and homelessness issues","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study a program called Recovery Kentucky, which is designed to reduce the state's drug problem and homelessness issues","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-04","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR108/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=108&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":745311,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Requesting Board of Education study teacher preparation programs","description":"Requesting Board of Education study teacher preparation programs","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR52/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":745349,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Randolph County \"U. S. Army PFC Samuel Reed Summerfield Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Randolph County \"U. S. Army PFC Samuel Reed Summerfield Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR53/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":745390,"bill_number":"HB3020","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, Division of Corrections","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, Division of Corrections","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 23, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3020/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3020&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":745434,"bill_number":"HCR109","title":"The U. S. Army PFC John Belcastro Bridge","description":"The U. S. Army PFC John Belcastro Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-03-05","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR109/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=109&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":745477,"bill_number":"HB3021","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 24, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3021/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3021&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":745521,"bill_number":"HCR110","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study reducing the State Board of Education budget and redirecting those funds toward increasing teacher salaries","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study reducing the State Board of Education budget and redirecting those funds toward increasing teacher salaries","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR110/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=110&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":745567,"bill_number":"HB3022","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Treasurer's Office, to the State Board of Education, to Mountwest Community and Technical College, to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, and to West Virginia State University","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Treasurer's Office, to the State Board of Education, to Mountwest Community and Technical College, to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, and to West Virginia State University","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-15","last_action":"Chapter 25, Acts, Regular Session, 2015","last_action_date":"2015-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3022/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3022&year=2015&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":745609,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Designating March 10, 2015, American Red Cross Day","description":"Designating March 10, 2015, American Red Cross Day","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR50/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":746456,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"Requesting DOH name section of road in Logan County \"U. S. Army Colonel Anna M. Butcher Road\"","description":"Requesting DOH name section of road in Logan County \"U. S. Army Colonel Anna M. Butcher Road\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR56/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":746470,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study small business group retirement savings program","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study small business group retirement savings program","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR58/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":746489,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"The John W. Pyles Bridge","description":"The John W. Pyles Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-03-06","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR111/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=111&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":746509,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"Requesting DOH name section of road in Logan County \"U. S. Army SP4 Terry Robert Albright Memorial Road\"","description":"Requesting DOH name section of road in Logan County \"U. S. Army SP4 Terry Robert Albright Memorial Road\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR55/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":746524,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study public utility regulation by political subdivisions","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study public utility regulation by political subdivisions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR57/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":746545,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Requesting DOH name stretch of road in Logan County \"USMC LCpl Larry G. Williamson Memorial Highway\"","description":"Requesting DOH name stretch of road in Logan County \"USMC LCpl Larry G. Williamson Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR54/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":746564,"bill_number":"HCR112","title":"The Howard M. 'Toddy' Loudin Memorial Highway","description":"The Howard M. 'Toddy' Loudin Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR112/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=112&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":747055,"bill_number":"HCR113","title":"Mineral County, Celebrating the Sesquicentennial, 1866 - 2016","description":"Mineral County, Celebrating the Sesquicentennial, 1866 - 2016","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR113/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=113&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":747064,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study expansion of outcomes of MU Luke Lee Listening, Language and Learning Lab","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study expansion of outcomes of MU Luke Lee Listening, Language and Learning Lab","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR59/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":747077,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Honoring Nancy Stuart Tonkin","description":"Honoring Nancy Stuart Tonkin","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR51/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":747270,"bill_number":"HCR115","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on state funding for school bus replacement","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on state funding for school bus replacement","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR115/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=115&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":747485,"bill_number":"HCR116","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on appropriate limits on the number, time and uses of state summative assessments","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on appropriate limits on the number, time and uses of state summative assessments","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR116/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=116&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":747716,"bill_number":"HCR114","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the circumstances where West Virginia home schooled students who have completed their course work should be authorized to take the GED test","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the circumstances where West Virginia home schooled students who have completed their course work should be authorized to take the GED test","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR114/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=114&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":748015,"bill_number":"HCR125","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of public access and availability in one location to all ordinances, rules and regulations adopted by a county commission","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of public access and availability in one location to all ordinances, rules and regulations adopted by a county commission","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR125/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=125&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":748075,"bill_number":"HCR119","title":"Conducting a study of creating a Statewide Interoperable Radio Network","description":"Conducting a study of creating a Statewide Interoperable Radio Network","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR119/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=119&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":748136,"bill_number":"HCR120","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the James \"Tiger\" Morton catastrophic illness fund","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the James \"Tiger\" Morton catastrophic illness fund","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR120/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=120&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":748197,"bill_number":"HCR124","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study on the regulation of public utilities","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study on the regulation of public utilities","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR124/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=124&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":748259,"bill_number":"HCR123","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of the impact of admitting all Class I, II, III, and IV municipalities to the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of the impact of admitting all Class I, II, III, and IV municipalities to the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR123/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=123&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":748322,"bill_number":"HCR121","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study on the current West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Managed Care contracting strategy","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study on the current West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Managed Care contracting strategy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR121/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=121&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":748382,"bill_number":"HCR122","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study on increasing state government budget and spending transparency","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study on increasing state government budget and spending transparency","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR122/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=122&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":748443,"bill_number":"HCR118","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of agencies that are exempt from article three, chapter five-a","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of agencies that are exempt from article three, chapter five-a","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR118/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=118&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":748500,"bill_number":"HCR117","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of the various county requirements to obtain a food handlers permit or card","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of the various county requirements to obtain a food handlers permit or card","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-09","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR117/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=117&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":748659,"bill_number":"HCR128","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the need for the health insurance policies to provide adequate coverage to encourage adoption of abuse deterrent formulation technologies for opiods in order to assist in the state's continuing efforts to eliminate prescription drug abuse","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the need for the health insurance policies to provide adequate coverage to encourage adoption of abuse deterrent formulation technologies for opiods in order to assist in the state's continuing efforts to eliminate prescription drug abuse","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR128/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=128&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":748695,"bill_number":"HCR127","title":"The Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Justin Alan Thompson Memorial Highway","description":"The Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Justin Alan Thompson Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR127/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=127&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":748737,"bill_number":"HCR129","title":"The John Pino Bridge","description":"The John Pino Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR129/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=129&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":748779,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Designating March, 2015, American Red Cross Month","description":"Designating March, 2015, American Red Cross Month","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR54/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":748823,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Logan County \"U. S. Army SGT Bernard C. Maynard Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Logan County \"U. S. Army SGT Bernard C. Maynard Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR60/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":748864,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Recognizing May 4, 2015, National FPIES Awareness Day","description":"Recognizing May 4, 2015, National FPIES Awareness Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR52/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Hall"},
{"bill_id":748905,"bill_number":"HCR126","title":"The U. S. Army CPL George Browning Memorial Road","description":"The U. S. Army CPL George Browning Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR126/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=126&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":748948,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Heroes Day","description":"Heroes Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR16/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":748989,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Recognizing Major General James A. Hoyer","description":"Recognizing Major General James A. Hoyer","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR53/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":749043,"bill_number":"HCR132","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the economic impact of making all hunting and fishing licenses valid for a period of one year from the date of issue","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the economic impact of making all hunting and fishing licenses valid for a period of one year from the date of issue","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR132/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=132&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":749249,"bill_number":"HCR133","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the economic impact of reducing or eliminating the necessity for certain hunting, fishing and trapping licenses","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the economic impact of reducing or eliminating the necessity for certain hunting, fishing and trapping licenses","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR133/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=133&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":749641,"bill_number":"HCR130","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study and review current law, procedure and public services intended to protect against senior citizen financial abuse and exploitation","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study and review current law, procedure and public services intended to protect against senior citizen financial abuse and exploitation","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR130/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=130&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":749804,"bill_number":"HCR131","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the issues, needs and challenges facing senior citizens in this state","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the issues, needs and challenges facing senior citizens in this state","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR131/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=131&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":751570,"bill_number":"HCR138","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study and review the managed care system within the Bureau for Medical Services","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study and review the managed care system within the Bureau for Medical Services","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR138/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=138&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":751602,"bill_number":"HCR136","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study that insurers cover topical ophthalmic treatment early refills in a manner similar to or consistent with CMS guidelines","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study that insurers cover topical ophthalmic treatment early refills in a manner similar to or consistent with CMS guidelines","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR136/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=136&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":751635,"bill_number":"HCR134","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the Health Care Authority and the certificate of need review process","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the Health Care Authority and the certificate of need review process","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR134/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=134&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":751665,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Harrison County \"U. S. Army PFC Nick A. Cavallaro Memorial Bridge\"","description":"Requesting DOH name bridge in Harrison County \"U. S. Army PFC Nick A. Cavallaro Memorial Bridge\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR61/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":751696,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study racing and gaming industries","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study racing and gaming industries","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR62/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":751732,"bill_number":"HCR137","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study access and costs associated with cancer clinical trials","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study access and costs associated with cancer clinical trials","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR137/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=137&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":751792,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Designating March 11, 2015, Preston County Day at Legislature","description":"Designating March 11, 2015, Preston County Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR55/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":751819,"bill_number":"HCR135","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study state hospitals in regards to the Hartley Case","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study state hospitals in regards to the Hartley Case","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR135/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=135&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":751954,"bill_number":"HCR139","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the policies regarding sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking at public colleges in the state","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the policies regarding sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking at public colleges in the state","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR139/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=139&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":752084,"bill_number":"HCR141","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the appropriate process for removing county, school district and municipal officers","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the appropriate process for removing county, school district and municipal officers","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR141/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=141&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":752206,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Memorializing life of Honorable Mack Clarkson Jarrell","description":"Memorializing life of Honorable Mack Clarkson Jarrell","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR56/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":752327,"bill_number":"HCR140","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on public school finance","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on public school finance","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR140/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=140&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":754334,"bill_number":"HCR147","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the leasing of oil and gas mineral rights on State lands","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the leasing of oil and gas mineral rights on State lands","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR147/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=147&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":754371,"bill_number":"HCR145","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study direct primary care","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study direct primary care","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR145/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=145&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":754412,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable Charles Raymond Shaffer","description":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable Charles Raymond Shaffer","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR18/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":754447,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Expressing concern about the erosion of Freedom of the Press in the Republic of Turkey","description":"Expressing concern about the erosion of Freedom of the Press in the Republic of Turkey","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR17/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":754489,"bill_number":"HCR143","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, to study the public-private partnership model for the operation and maintenance of all or some of the State's hospital and nursing facilities","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, to study thepublic-private partnership model for the operation and maintenance of all or some of the State's hospital and nursing facilities","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR143/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=143&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":754531,"bill_number":"HCR142","title":"The U. S. Navy PO3 Roy Elmer \"Doc\" Moon Bridge","description":"The U. S. Navy PO3 Roy Elmer \"Doc\" Moon Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR142/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=142&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":754569,"bill_number":"HCR146","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the special funds of the State","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the special funds of the State","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR146/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=146&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":754609,"bill_number":"HCR148","title":"Requesting study on the collection, distribution and use of telecommunications fee revenues","description":"Requesting study on the collection, distribution and use of telecommunications fee revenues","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR148/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=148&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":754650,"bill_number":"HCR144","title":"The U. S. Army SGT Eugene Dawson Memorial Highway","description":"The U. S. Army SGT Eugene Dawson Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR144/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=144&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":755369,"bill_number":"HCR150","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the distribution of unemployment rates across the state's fifty-five counties","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the distribution of unemployment rates across the state's fifty-five counties","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR150/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=150&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":755449,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Authorizing Committee on Confirmations to meet and be paid during interims of 82nd Legislature","description":"Authorizing Committee on Confirmations to meet and be paid during interims of 82nd Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR57/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":755535,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Urging Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety develop regulations governing movement of underground mining equipment","description":"Urging Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety develop regulations governing movement of underground mining equipment","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR63/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":755622,"bill_number":"HCR149","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study potential improvements to pensions for retired teachers and public employees who have been retired for ten or more years","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study potential improvements to pensions for retired teachers and public employees who have been retired for ten or more years","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR149/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=149&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":755879,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Memorializing the life and lamenting the death of the Honorable Arch Alfred Moore, Jr.","description":"Memorializing the life and lamenting the death of the Honorable Arch Alfred Moore, Jr.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR20/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":755958,"bill_number":"HCR151","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Health authorize a study on the licensure of athletic trainers","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Health authorize a study on the licensure of athletic trainers","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR151/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=151&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":756041,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Extolling the life and lamenting the death of Mrs. Shelley Riley Moore, former First Lady of West Virginia","description":"Extolling the life and lamenting the death of Mrs. Shelley Riley Moore, former First Lady of West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR19/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":756127,"bill_number":"HCR152","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the long-term needs for maintenance and construction of local public libraries and methods for providing adequate funding to meet those needs","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the long-term needs for maintenance and construction of local public libraries and methods for providing adequate funding to meet those needs","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR152/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=152&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":756351,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study highway and bridge revenue sources","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study highway and bridge revenue sources","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR66/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":756483,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study statewide fiber optic broadband infrastructure network","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study statewide fiber optic broadband infrastructure network","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR67/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":756617,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study state road funding needs","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study state road funding needs","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR65/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":756753,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study development of state occupational safety and health plan","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study development of state occupational safety and health plan","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-13","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR64/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":757739,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Commemorating the life of H. Laban White","description":"Commemorating the life of H. Laban White","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR22/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":757740,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study public library funding","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study public library funding","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR68/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":757741,"bill_number":"HCR154","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the financial implications and benefits of the cultivation and sales of marijuana to be sold only in states where sales are legal","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the financial implications and benefits of the cultivation and sales of marijuana to be sold only in states where sales are legal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR154/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=154&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":757742,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Recognizing the importance of self-care and over-the-counter medicines in the improvement of West Virginian's overall health and in the preservation and appropriate use of the state's healthcare resources","description":"Recognizing the importance of self-care and over-the-counter medicines in the improvement of West Virginian's overall health and in the preservation and appropriate use of the state's healthcare resources","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR21/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":757743,"bill_number":"HCR153","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the methods of handling \"zero dollar claims\" in regard to property and casualty insurance and the impacts of such methods upon consumers of commercial and domestic property and casualty insurance","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the methods of handling \"zero dollar claims\" in regard to property and casualty insurance and the impacts of such methods upon consumers of commercial and domestic property and casualty insurance","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR153/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=153&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":766508,"bill_number":"HCR156","title":"Creating a legislative task force on public charter schools","description":"Creating a legislative task force on public charter schools","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"Be adopted","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR156/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=156&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amanda Pasdon"},
{"bill_id":766509,"bill_number":"HCR155","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the reporting, investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases in the West Virginia National Guard, and determine the need, if any, to adopt investigative procedures independent of the military justice system","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the reporting, investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases in the West Virginia National Guard, and determine the need, if any, to adopt investigative procedures independent of the military justice system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-14","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2015-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR155/2015","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2015&sessiontype=RS&input4=155&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
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